Terror Shrike

Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core 2.

The Terror Shrike is a Level 4 creature, with Armor Class 20 and 60 hit points. The terror shrike is a towering, flightless avian predator that uses overwhelming speed and a soul-piercing screech to hunt its quarry.

Terror Shrike, original Pathfinder 2e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Sprint (2 actions). Frequency once per minute. Effect The terror shrike Strides three times in a straight line Stunning Screech (1 action) (auditory, emotion, fear, mental). The terror shrike unleashes a haunting screech that causes prey to freeze in fear. Each non–terror bird creature in a 30-foot emanation must attempt a DC 19 Will save. Regardless of the result, creatures are then temporarily immune for 1 minute. Success The creature is unaffected. Failure The creature is Stunned 1. Critical Failure The creature is Stunned 2. Sudden Charge (2 actions). The terror shrike Strides twice. If it ends its movement within melee reach of one creature, it can make a melee Strike against that creature. Tearing Clutch. The terror shrike's powerful beak can tear through flesh. On a successful beak Strike, the target takes 1 persistent bleed damage. This bleed damage increases to 1d8 on a critical hit. Knockdown (1 action). Requirements The monster's last action was a successful Strike that lists Knockdown in its damage entry. Effect The monster attempts to Trip the creature. This attempt neither applies nor counts toward the monster's multiple attack penalty.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Terror Shrike have?

60 hit points.

What level is a Terror Shrike?

Level 4.

What is a Terror Shrike's Armor Class?

AC 20.

How fast can a Terror Shrike move?

Speed 60 ft.

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