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Griffon

Griffon 5e reference with CR 2, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 2MonstrosityStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A majestic hybrid creature with the head, wings, and front talons of a giant eagle and the hindquarters of a lion. Its beak is golden and hooked, its eyes keen, and its tawny fur blends with its brown feathers.

Quick 5e Answer

Griffon CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Griffon is a CR 2 monstrosity for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 12, HP 59 (7d10 + 21), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR2
TypeMonstrosity
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC12
HP59 (7d10 + 21)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Griffon

Large, Monstrosity, Unaligned

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class12
Hit Points59 (7d10 + 21)
Challenge2 β€’ 450 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Fly 80 ft., Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Perception +5
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Passive Perception
15
Languages
None
STR18+4
DEX15+2
CON16+3
INT2-4
WIS13+1
CHA8-1

Traits

Keen Sight

The griffon has Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Multiattack

The griffon makes one Beak attack and one Claws attack.

Beak

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Piercing damage.

Claws

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Slashing damage.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Mountain

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Narrow Pass β€’ Bare Rock β€’ Rope Bridge
BaseOpen

Grassland

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Short Grass β€’ Scattered Rocks β€’ Standing Stones
BaseOpen

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Griffon Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Griffon 5e reference: CR 2 monstrosity, AC 12, HP 59 (7d10 + 21), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Mountain, Grassland. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Griffon into a focused hunt.

Using Griffon in play

Griffon can be used in Mountain, Grassland when you want a CR 2 monstrosity that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Griffon works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Griffon useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Mountain, Grassland.
  • Works as a CR 2 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Griffon as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Griffon 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Griffon in D&D 5e?

Griffon is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 2 monstrosity.

What type of monster is Griffon?

Griffon is listed as a monstrosity.

Does Griffon have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Griffon?

Yes. This page links to Griffon token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.