With the body of a purple lion and the head and wings of an unusually colorful eagle, this majestic creature flies around the land hunting for its prey. – Imban
Hippogriff (CR 6)
XP 2,400
N Large Magical Beast
Init: +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent; Perception +12
DEFENSE
AC 20, touch 12, flat-footed 17 (+2 Dex, +1 dodge, +8 natural, -1 size)
hp 76 [117] (9d10+27)
Fort +9, Ref +8, Will +6
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., fly 80 ft. (Average)
Melee bite +13 (2d6+4), 2 talons +12 (1d6+4)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks Level 3 Confuse, Peacock, pounce, rake (2 claws +12, 1d4+4)
STATISTICS
Str 18, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 6, Wis 16, Cha 10
Base Atk +9; CMB +14; CMD 26 (30 vs. trip)
Feats Dodge, Flyby Attack, Improved Natural Attack (Bite), Power Attack, Weapon Focus (Bite)
Skills Acrobatics +11, Fly +8, Perception +12; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics, +4 Perception
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Level 3 Confuse (Su)
1/day, the hippogriff whistles a tune of confusion towards all its enemies within a 30 ft. radius of it. All creatures with a total HD that is a multiple of 3 must make a Will save (DC 17) or be inflicted with the Confused status effect for 3d3 rounds. Blue mages may learn this ability as a 6th-level spell (Knowledge: Arcana DC 27).
Peacock (Su)
Once every 1d4 rounds while airborne, a hippogriff can display the magnificently-colored underside of its wings to all enemies within a 30 ft. radius of it. They must make a Fortitude save (DC 17) or lose 4d4 MP each.
ECOLOGY
Environment warm islands
Organization solitary, pair, or pride (6–10)
Treasure incidental