Eagle, Giant
Large Magical Beast — CR 3
- Hit Dice
- 4d10+4 (26 hp)
- Initiative
- +3
- Speed
- Land 10 ft
- Armor Class
- 15, touch 12, flat-footed 12
- Base Attack / Grapple
- +4/+12
- Attack
- Claw +7 melee (1d6+4)
- Full Attack
- 2 claws +7 melee (1d6+4) and bite +2 melee (1d8+2)
- STR
- 18
- DEX
- 17
- CON
- 12
- INT
- 10
- WIS
- 14
- CHA
- 10
- Fort / Ref / Will
- +5 / +7 / +3
- Challenge Rating
- 3
- Alignment
- Usually Neutral-Good
- Organization
- Solitary, pair, or eyrie (5–12)
- Treasure
- None
- Environment
- Mountains
- Level Adjustment
- +2
Special Abilities
Feats
Giant eagles are intelligent, keen-eyed birds of prey that sometimes associate with good creatures. Giant eagles attack creatures that appear threatening, especially those intent on raiding the eagles’ nest for eggs or fledglings, which fetch a handsome price in many civilized areas. Young eagles can be trained and are prized as aerial mounts. A typical giant eagle stands about 10 feet tall, has a wingspan of up to 20 feet, and resembles its smaller cousins in nearly every way except size. It weighs about 500 pounds.
Description
Giant eagles are intelligent, keen-eyed birds of prey that sometimes associate with good creatures. Giant eagles attack creatures that appear threatening, especially those intent on raiding the eagles’ nest for eggs or fledglings, which fetch a handsome price in many civilized areas. Young eagles can be trained and are prized as aerial mounts. A typical giant eagle stands about 10 feet tall, has a wingspan of up to 20 feet, and resembles its smaller cousins in nearly every way except size. It weighs about 500 pounds.
Combat
A giant eagle typically attacks from a great height, diving earthward at tremendous speed. When it cannot dive, it uses its powerful talons and slashing beak to strike at its target’s head and eyes.
A solitary giant eagle is typically hunting or patrolling in the vicinity of its nest and generally ignores creatures that do not appear threatening. A mated pair attacks in concert, making repeated diving attacks to drive away intruders, and fights to the death to defend their nest or hatchlings.
Evasion (Ex): With a successful Reflex save against an attack that allows a Reflex save for half damage, a giant eagle takes no damage.
Evasion (Ex): With a successful Reflex save against an attack that allows a Reflex save for half damage, a giant eagle takes no damage.
Skills: Giant eagles have a +4 racial bonus on Spot checks.