Eagle 5e
An eagle is a Small beast of challenge rating 0 (10 XP) with AC 12, 4 hit points and a 60-foot fly speed. Its Talons have a +4 bonus and deal 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage, one of the hardest hits at CR 0. In the 2024 rules it has Perception +6, giving it passive Perception 16.
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Eagle stat block
Small Beast, Unaligned
| Armor Class | 12 |
| Hit Points | 4 (1d6 + 1) |
| Speed | 10 ft., Fly 60 ft. |
| Challenge | 0 (10 XP; proficiency bonus +2) |
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (−2) | 15 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 2 (−4) | 14 (+2) | 7 (−2) |
- Saves and skills: Perception +6
- Senses: Passive Perception 16
- Languages: None
Actions
Talons. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 feet. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Slashing damage.
How to run the eagle
Hit and leave: Talons averaging 4.5 damage are real damage at CR 0. An eagle should dive at the softest target, rake it, and climb back out of reach with its 60-foot fly speed. Against AC 12 the +4 attack hits 65% of the time, so a pair of eagles can put a 1st-level wizard at risk.
Spotting: Passive Perception 16 is better than most low-level characters. Eagles are perfect early-warning sentries for a druid circle, a hill fort or a ranger NPC. If the party tries to sneak through open country, roll their Stealth against 16 and watch a bird give them away.
How to counter: Ready an attack for when it swoops in, or have someone hold a shortbow. Four hit points go down to almost any hit. When you want aerial threats that last longer, the giant eagle or the blood hawk step it up. Roll the talons with the d4 roller and a +2 bonus.
Eagle: 2014 vs 2024
| 2014 Monster Manual | 2024 Monster Manual / SRD 5.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hit points | 3 | 4 |
| Perception | +4 (Keen Sight trait, passive 14) | +6 (passive 16) |
| Constitution | 10 | 12 |
Eagle FAQ
How much damage does an eagle do in 5e?
Its talons deal 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage with a +4 attack bonus, so 3 to 6 damage per hit.
What CR is an eagle?
An eagle is challenge rating 0 and worth 10 XP in both editions.
Can a druid Wild Shape into an eagle?
Only once flying forms are allowed, which is druid level 8 in both the 2014 and 2024 rules.
Is an eagle a good familiar?
Under the 2024 rules any CR 0 beast can be a familiar, so yes, and its passive Perception 16 makes it an excellent lookout. Familiars can't attack, so its talons don't matter there.
Related
- Giant Eagle 5e
- Hawk 5e
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- All D&D monsters
Monsters of similar challenge
- Baboon (CR 0)
- Badger (CR 0)
- Bat (CR 0)
- Cat (CR 0)
- Crab (CR 0)
- Deer (CR 0)
- Frog (CR 0)
- Giant Fire Beetle (CR 0)
- Goat (CR 0)
- Hawk (CR 0)
- Hyena (CR 0)
- Jackal (CR 0)
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