Roc 5e
Gargantuan Monstrosity, Unaligned
The Roc is a gargantuan monstrosity in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 11 (7,200 XP). It has 15 AC and 248 hit points. A bird of legendary proportions blots out the sun with wings that span like ship sails, its golden eyes surveying the world far below. Each beat of its massive wings creates windstorms, while its pier...
Armor Class
15
Hit Points
248
Challenge
11
7,200 XP
A bird of legendary proportions blots out the sun with wings that span like ship sails, its golden eyes surveying the world far below. Each beat of its massive wings creates windstorms, while its piercing cry echoes across mountain ranges like thunder.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 12
Combat Role
Gargantuan Monstrosity (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Roc?
Roc is a Challenge Rating 11 creature, granting 7,200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Roc?
Roc has an Armor Class (AC) of 15 and approximately 248 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Roc?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Roc represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 12.
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