Butcherbirds
Bloody Shrikes, Huge Biological Underlings (Tier 2, CR 3)
Core Numerics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | 2 | Hit Points | 253 HP |
| Initiative | +0 | Speed | 40 ft., 40 ft. fly |
| Damage (base) | 11 | Damage (mod) | +5 |
Base Stats
| Attribute | STR | CON | DEX | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modifier | +1 | +8 | +0 | +0 | +4 | +4 |
Defenses
| Defense | Value | Defense | Value | Defense | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | 10 | Aegis | 0 | Fort | 10 |
| Ref | 12 | Will | 9 | DC | 15 |
Anatomy
Swarm Anatomy: Whenever making an attack with multiple targets, each of those attacks may target the swarm. Whenever targeted by an area of effect attack, it is hit once per 5 ft. square the swarm occupies in the area of effect.
Traits
Swarm Strength: Has +20 to hit. This decreases to +15 at 202 HP or less, to +10 at 151 HP, to +5 at 101 HP, and disappears at 50 HP.
Feeding Frenzy: +1 mod to damage dealt against targets that are Crippled, Grappled, or otherwise have their speed reduced.
Actions
Claw: Major action - Melee weapon attack, 5 ft. range, single-target, 11 damage, the attack hits an additional time for every 5 above the target’s AC. Scrape: Major action - Melee weapon attack, 5 ft. range, single-target, 6 damage, Cripple (5, 2 rounds), the attack hits an additional time for every 5 above the target’s AC. Bloodcraze: Minor action - The Butcherbirds take 19 damage, then gain advantage on their next attack roll. Bloodied Focus: Special - When the Butcherbirds are at half HP or less, they ignore all maluses and disadvantage to attack rolls and skill checks.
Tactics
Open with Scrape, then switch between Claw and Scrape to upkeep Cripple. Bloodcraze is touch and go given the nature of Swarm Strength, use it if healers are available.
Drops
180 EXP, 30 T2 Grist, 60 T1 Grist, 180 BG
Description
They tend towards crimson coloration, hence their names. They revel in bloodshed.