Buy me a coffeeDinosaur, Gigantoraptor, “Feathered Terror of the Windblown Steppes”
“Towering, feather-draped and lightning-fast, the Gigantoraptor strikes with a bone-crushing beak and vanishes before you hear it scream.”
The Gigantoraptor is a towering, bird-like dinosaur with powerful hind limbs, elongated claws, and a toothless, sharply curved beak capable of cracking bone. Its body is draped in vivid, coarse feathers that range in hue from dusty ochre to deep jungle green—perfect for camouflage among reeds and thickets. Its long tail acts as a counterbalance during rapid movement, while its narrow, crested skull houses keen eyes that flick with intelligence.
Behavior
Unusual among its kin, Gigantoraptor is both cautious and bold—rarely initiating combat without reason, but entirely capable of overpowering even large foes. It is a fast-moving omnivore that stalks its territory with silent, measured steps, occasionally emitting harsh, guttural barks to warn intruders. Though primarily solitary, some are known to form transient mating pairs or roam in loose groups near nesting grounds.
Habitat
Gigantoraptors are most often found in windswept badlands, semi-arid savannas, or primeval jungle clearings, particularly in remote, hollow earth biomes or Lost World–style ecosystems. They favor dry basins and floodplains where speed and visibility are advantages. Nesting sites are typically hidden among low rocky outcrops, surrounded by warning-scratch patterns carved into the soil.
Modus Operandi
An ambush and chase predator, the Gigantoraptor prefers to close distances quickly, using its speed to disrupt formations and isolate prey. Once engaged, it strikes with powerful kicks, slashing talons, and its devastating beak. It may feint or disengage if faced with overwhelming force, only to return minutes later from a new angle. Some intelligent variants have been known to use terrain—such as funneling prey into narrow ravines or steep gullies—before launching attacks.
Motivation
Driven by a sharp survival instinct, the Gigantoraptor hunts out of necessity and defends its territory ferociously. It is especially aggressive during nesting season, when even approaching its egg clusters can provoke a relentless pursuit. While not inherently malicious, its intelligence and caution make it a deadly, calculating opponent in the wild.
Gigantoraptor 5e
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Gigantoraptor
Large Beast, Unaligned
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) • Proficiency Bonus +3
Armor Class 16 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 127 (15d10 + 45)
Speed 50 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 (+5) | 18 (+4) | 17 (+3) | 4 (–3) | 14 (+2) | 8 (–1) |
Saving Throws: Dex +7, Wis +5
Skills: Perception +5, Stealth +7, Survival +5
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15
Languages: —
Proficiency Bonus: +3
Traits
- Unnatural Speed. The Gigantoraptor can Dash as a bonus action, and opportunity attacks against it are made with disadvantage if it has moved 20 feet or more this turn.
- Feathered Camouflage. While in grassland, jungle, or scrub terrain, the Gigantoraptor has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks to hide.
- Pack Intuition. The Gigantoraptor has advantage on attack rolls against any creature within 5 feet of an ally.
Actions
- Multiattack. The Gigantoraptor makes two attacks: one with its Beak and one with its Talons.
- Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage. - Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. - Screeching Ambush (Recharge 5–6). The Gigantoraptor lets out a piercing shriek and rushes up to 30 feet in a straight line. Each creature in its path must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be deafened until the end of its next turn and suffer 10 (3d6) psychic damage. After the charge, the Gigantoraptor can make a Beak attack against one creature within reach.
Reactions
- Sudden Feint. When a creature misses the Gigantoraptor with a melee attack, it can immediately move up to 10 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.
Tactics
The Gigantoraptor is a guerrilla predator, not a brawler. It prefers to stalk from cover, strike fast, and reposition constantly. If outnumbered, it attempts to split the party or draw weaker opponents away with hit-and-run attacks. It uses Feathered Camouflage to ambush prey, follows up with Screeching Ambush to disorient, then knocks targets prone with its Talons before finishing them with a Beak strike.
If wounded or cornered, it relies on Sudden Feint to reposition and retreat. It does not fight to the death unless guarding a nest or trapped.
Gigantoraptor
Originally Posted by Raptorial of the Wizards Community forums.
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Gigantoraptor (meaning “giant seizer”) is a large oviraptorosaur dinosaur.
| Gigantoraptor | |
| Huge animal | |
| Hit Dice | 6d8+42 (69 hp) |
| Initiative | +2 (+2 Dexterity) |
| Speed | 50 ft. (10 squares) |
| Armor Class | 13 (-2 size, +2 Dexterity, +3 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 11 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +4/+15 |
| Attack | Bite +5 melee (2d6+3) |
| Full Attack | Bite +5 melee (2d6+3) |
| Space/Reach | 15 ft./10 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Improved grab |
| Special Qualities | Low-Light Vision, Scent |
| Saves | Fort +12, Ref +9, Will +4 |
| Abilities | Strength 17, Dexterity 15, Constitution 24, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 15, Charisma 10 |
| Skills | Hide -6, Intimidate +3, Listen +3, Spot +6, Survival +3 |
| Feats | lightning reflexes,Run,Track |
| Environment | Temperate forests |
| Organization | Solitary or pair |
| Challenge Rating | 5 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 7-12 HD (Huge); 13-18 HD (Gargantuan) |
| Level Adjustment | – |