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Cockatrice 5e Stats

Small Monstrosity, Unaligned

At a Glance

CR
1/2
Type
Monstrosity
Size
Small
Alignment
Unaligned
AC
11
HP
27 (6d6 + 6)
Speed20 ft., fly 40 ft.

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Ability Scores

str
6
-2
dex
12
+1
con
12
+1
int
2
-4
wis
13
+1
cha
5
-3

Key Abilities

AbilityDescription
Bite+3 to hit, deals 3 (1d4+1) piercing damage and target must make DC 11 Con save or be <a href="/rules/conditions/restrained-condition-5e/">restrained</a> and begin turning to stone.
Petrification<a href="/rules/conditions/restrained-condition-5e/">Restrained</a> creature repeats save at end of next turn. On success, effect ends. On failure, creature is <a href="/rules/conditions/petrified-condition-5e/">petrified</a> for 24 hours.
FlybyCan fly out of enemy reach without provoking opportunity attacks.

How to Run This Monster

Fly in, bite, fly away. Target spellcasters and ranged attackers first.

Encounter Ideas

Use 2-4 cockatrices in rocky terrain. Scattered stone statues hint at danger.

Loot
Feathers (25gp to alchemist), beak (50gp spell component), intact eggs (100gp each, rare).

Common Mistakes

Common Mistake
Forgetting cockatrices are animals with animal intelligence
Common Mistake
Making them too aggressive—they flee when injured

DM Tips

DM Tip
Have one cockatrice already pecking at a petrified adventurer
DM Tip
They nest in abandoned structures with stone debris

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources & Further Reading