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==Gargoyles==

Also see the [[SRD:Gargoyle|gargoyle]] creature listing.

[[Summary::Gargoyles often appear to be winged stone statues, for they can perch indefinitely without moving and use this disguise to surprise their foes.]] They require no food, water, or air, but often eat their fallen foes out of fondness for inflicting pain.

<onlyinclude>* {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Strength|+4 Strength}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Dexterity|+4 Dexterity}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Constitution|+8 Constitution}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Intelligence|–4 Intelligence}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Charisma|–4 Charisma}}.
* {{Property Link|Type|SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|Monstrous Humanoid}} ({{Property Link|Subtype|SRD:Earth Subtype|Earth}})
* {{Property Link|Size|SRD:Medium|Medium}} size.
* A gargoyle’s [[SRD:Base Land Speed|base land speed]] is 40 feet. It also has a [[SRD:Fly|fly speed]] of 60 feet (average).
* [[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] out to 60 feet.
* Racial [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]]: A gargoyle begins with four levels of [[SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|monstrous humanoid]], which provide 4d8 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]], a [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]] of +4, and base [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] bonuses of [[SRD:Fortitude Save|Fort]] +1, [[SRD:Reflex Save|Ref]] +4, and [[SRD:Will Save|Will]] +4.
* Racial Skills: A gargoyle’s [[SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|monstrous humanoid]] levels give it [[SRD:Skill Points|skill points]] equal to 7 &times; (2 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier). Its [[SRD:Class|class]] skills are [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]]. A gargoyle has a +2 racial bonus on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] checks, and an additional +8 bonus on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] checks when it is concealed against a background of stone.
* Racial [[SRD:Feats|Feats]]: A gargoyle’s [[SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|monstrous humanoid]] levels give it two [[SRD:Feats|feats]].
* +4 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]] bonus.
* [[SRD:Natural Weapon|Natural Weapons]]: 2 [[SRD:Claw|claw]]s (1d4), [[SRD:Bite|bite]] (1d6), and [[SRD:Gore|gore]] (1d6).
* Weapon Proficiency: A gargoyle is automatically proficient with all [[SRD:Simple Weapon|simple weapons]].
* [[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage Reduction]] {{Su}}: 10/magic.
* Freeze {{Ex}}: A gargoyle can hold itself so still it appears to be a statue. An observer must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 20 [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] check to notice the gargoyle is really alive.
* [[SRD:Automatic Language|Automatic Language]]: Common. 
* [[SRD:Bonus Language|Bonus Languages]]: Auran, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Halfling, [[SRD:Giant Type|Giant]], Terran.
* [[SRD:Favored Class|Favored Class]]: {{Property Link|Favored Class|SRD:Fighter|Fighter}}.
* [[SRD:Level Adjustment|Level Adjustment]]: +[[Level Adjustment::5]]
* [[SRD:Effective Character Level|Effective Character Level]]: [[Effective Character Level::9]].</onlyinclude>

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[[Category:3.5e|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]
Effective Character Level	9 +
Favored Class	Fighter +
Identifier	Race +
Level Adjustment	5 +
Racial Ability Adjustments	+4 Strength +, +4 Dexterity +, +8 Constitution +, –4 Intelligence + and –4 Charisma +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Earth +
Summary	Gargoyles often appear to be winged stone statues, for they can perch indefinitely without moving and use this disguise to surprise their foes. +
Title	Gargoyles +
Type	Monstrous Humanoid +