Sphinx
The Sphinx is a Level 8 creature, with Armor Class 27 and 135 hit points. The sphinx is a scholarly winged guardian that prizes ancient mysteries and intellectual challenges over simple violence.
Stat Block
- Size: Large
- Type: beast
- Level: 8
- Armor Class: 27
- Hit Points: 135
- Speed: 35 ft., fly 40 ft.
- STR: 6
- DEX: 1
- CON: 3
- INT: 5
- WIS: 4
- CHA: 4
- Fortitude Save: +16
- Reflex Save: +14
- Will Save: +19
- Perception: +18
- Senses: darkvision, detect magic, see invisibility
- Skills: Arcana +17, Athletics +18, Deception +16, Diplomacy +16, Intimidation +18, Occultism +17, Bardic Lore +19
- Traits: beast
Abilities & Attacks
- **Bardic Lore** Sphinxes are naturally curious, and their love of puzzles and mysteries leads them to gather information on a broad range of topics. Sphinxes have the Lore bard feat, allowing them to Recall Knowledge on any topic. - **Claw Rake** The sphinx rears back on their hind legs and makes two claw Strike at the same target, using the same attack bonus as their highest melee attack. If both attacks deal damage, the target takes extra damage equal to one claw Strike. - **Pounce** The sphinx Stride and makes a Strike at the end of that movement. If the sphinx began this action hidden, they remain hidden until after the attack. - **Warding Glyph** Once per week, a Sphinx can create a magical symbol as though casting a heightened glyph of warding spell. The sphinx usually shapes the glyph to take the form of a written riddle, and sets the password to the answer. A creature that gives the wrong answer or tries to pass without answering must succeed at a 26 Will save or suffer one of the following spell effects, chosen by the sphinx when creating the symbol: synaptic pulse (5th), charm (4th), fear (3rd), phantom pain (3rd), sleep (3rd). The sphinx learns the identity of any creature that answers the riddle and tends to be friendly to them.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Sphinx have?
135 hit points.
What level is a Sphinx?
Level 8.
What is a Sphinx's Armor Class?
AC 27.
How fast can a Sphinx move?
Speed 35 ft., fly 40 ft.
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Official stats from the Pathfinder 2e (Second Edition) System Reference Document (SRD), free to use under the ORC open license.