Anzu
Large Monstrosity · Neutral · CR 9
- Monstrosity
- Large
- Tier 2
- Neutral
CR 9 large monstrosity, neutral — that's Anzu. Native to desert, grassland, and mountain. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 2.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 9
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- Neutral
- Speed
- 40, fly 80
- Habitats
- Desert, Grassland, Mountain
- Sources
- Tome of Beasts 2
Ecology
Anzu is a magical creature outside the normal ecological taxonomy — too constructed to be a beast, too natural to be an aberration. It is most often found in desert regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Anzu is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. Its Neutral alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.
Origin
Anzu is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 2 (2020). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Anzu
- What is the challenge rating of Anzu?
- The CR on Anzu is 9. That CR fits levels 5-11.
- What type of creature is Anzu?
- The bestiary type for Anzu is monstrosity, large size, neutral alignment.
- Where does Anzu live?
- Anzu's listed habitats include Desert, Grassland, Mountain.