Griffon

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.

griffon H
HP	46-84
HD	12
XP	553
Speed	10
AC	4
EV	6
Will	40
Attack1	18 (bite: plain)
Attack2	10 (peck: plain)
Attack3	10 (claw: plain)
Resistances	rDrown
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Animal
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Natural
Size	Big
Type	griffon, griffon
Flags	Flying Hybrid Warm-blooded

A large creature with the hindquarters of a lion and the wings, head and talons of a great eagle. “As when a Gryphon through the wilderness, With winged course, o’er hill and moory dale, Pursues the Arimaspian who by stealth Hath from his wakeful custody purloined His guarded gold.” -Milton, _Paradise Lost_, Book II. 1667.

Useful Info

Griffons are large flying natural monsters, similar to hippogriffs but with stronger attacks and more HP. They are found in the later portions of the Dungeon, the Lair, and the Shoals.

Tips & Tricks

By the time you face them, most melee characters should have little difficulty soaking their damage output. Despite their decent HP, they have no resistances and low defenses, so casters should have no trouble keeping them at bay. Airstrike is particularly effective.

History

Griffons were removed in 0.19.