Hawk 5e
The hawk is a Tiny beast of challenge rating 0 (10 XP) with AC 13, 1 hit point and a 60-foot fly speed. Its Talons have a +5 bonus but deal only 1 slashing damage. In the 2024 rules it has Perception +6 and a passive Perception of 16, which makes it an excellent aerial scout.
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Hawk stat block
Tiny Beast, Unaligned
| Armor Class | 13 |
| Hit Points | 1 (1d4 - 1) |
| Speed | 10 ft., Fly 60 ft. |
| Challenge | 0 (10 XP; proficiency bonus +2) |
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (−3) | 16 (+3) | 8 (−1) | 2 (−4) | 14 (+2) | 6 (−2) |
- Saves and skills: Perception +6
- Senses: Passive Perception 16
- Languages: None
Actions
Talons. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Slashing damage.
How to run the hawk
Eyes in the sky: As a familiar, the hawk is for scouting outdoors. It flies 60 feet a round, circles high above a road or a camp, and with passive Perception 16 it catches ambushes that the party's lookout would miss. The caster can look through its eyes; in the 2024 rules that costs a bonus action, in 2014 a full action.
The weak point: One hit point. A goblin with a shortbow kills it on any hit, and AC 13 means that happens 45% of the time against a +4 archer. Keep it high and out of range, and resummon it after a fight rather than mid-combat.
As a monster: A trained hawk is a good tell that a ranger, falconer or druid is nearby. For birds that actually threaten the party, swap in a flock of blood hawks, which hunt in packs. Roll anything else with the d20 roller.
Hawk: 2014 vs 2024
| 2014 Monster Manual | 2024 Monster Manual / SRD 5.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Perception | +4 (Keen Sight trait, passive 14) | +6 (passive 16) |
| Traits | Keen Sight | None |
Hawk FAQ
Is a hawk a good familiar in 5e?
Yes, for outdoor scouting. It flies 60 feet per round and has passive Perception 16 in the 2024 rules. Its 1 hit point is the drawback.
What is the difference between a hawk and an eagle in 5e?
The hawk is Tiny with 1 hit point and AC 13 and deals 1 damage. The eagle is Small with 4 hit points and AC 12, and its talons deal 4 (1d4 + 2).
What CR is a hawk?
A hawk is challenge rating 0, worth 10 XP, in both editions.
Related
- Find Familiar 5e
- Eagle 5e
- Blood Hawk 5e
- 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)
- Eagle (CR 0)
- Frog (CR 0)
- Giant Fire Beetle (CR 0)
- Goat (CR 0)
- Hyena (CR 0)
- Jackal (CR 0)
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