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Creatures using a Talon Attack

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Tao alexis: /* Creatures using a Talon Attack */

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Creatures using a Talon Attack

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 '''Talons''' are a natural form of offensive anatomy used by various [[Animal|animals]], [[Monster|monsters]] and [[Humanoid|humanoids]] to inflict [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] in combat. They function similarly to [[Claw (attack)|claws]], but differ in structure and lethality. Talons are curved, sharpened and often serrated, with points capable of tearing deep into flesh, disemboweling opponents and opening [[Wound|wounds]] with speed and efficiency. Their shape allows them not only to slash, but also to grip and tear, making them especially dangerous in close quarters. Talons are most often associated with [[Birds (list)|bird-like]] creatures and [[Dragon|dragons]], though other monstrous forms may possess them as well.
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-'''Talons''' are a form of attack employed by some [[Animal|animals]], [[Monster|monsters]] and [[Humanoid|humanoids]] to cause [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  Similar to [[Claw (attack)|claws]], talons are more dangerous, possessing a hooked, sharpened edge, capable of lacerating flesh, disemboweling an enemy and causing [[Wound|wounds]] with unusual alacrity.  Talons are favoured by [[Birds (list)|bird-like]] creatures and [[Dragon|dragons]].
+'''Talons''' are a natural form of offensive anatomy used by various [[Animal|animals]], [[Monster|monsters]] and [[Humanoid|humanoids]] to inflict [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] in combat. They function similarly to [[Claw (attack)|claws]], but differ in structure and lethality. Talons are curved, sharpened and often serrated, with points capable of tearing deep into flesh, disemboweling opponents and opening [[Wound|wounds]] with speed and efficiency. Their shape allows them not only to slash, but also to grip and tear, making them especially dangerous in close quarters. Talons are most often associated with [[Birds (list)|bird-like]] creatures and [[Dragon|dragons]], though other monstrous forms may possess them as well.
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-Taloned creatures are usually equipped on their forelimbs, but some have back talons as well.  Creatures with an [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] of 2 or less will always use both talons to attack the same target, along with other attacks they have.  Creatures with an intelligence of 3 to 4 will coordinate one talon with their other attacks against a single target, while slashing with the free talon to drive back additional enemies.
+Talons are usually located on the forelimbs, functioning as primary weapons for leaping or swooping attacks. In many creatures, particularly avian and reptilian ones, talons are adapted for rending rather than grasping, prioritizing momentum and penetration over manipulation. Some larger creatures, such as certain [[Wyvern|wyverns]] or mutated [[Aberration|aberrations]], possess additional talons on their hind limbs or tails, allowing them to strike while airborne or retreating.
 == Critical Hits & Wounds ==
-When a creature with talons rolls a natural 20 as a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|critical hit]], the hit '''causes a wound''' regardless of the amount of damage done.  This is due to the talon's exception ability to rip open flesh.  Additionally, if a creature causes 11 or more damage with its talon — an amount that would normally produce a wound — then the amount of [[Hit Points|hit points]] bled each round is increased by +1 due to the wound being caused with a talon.<br>
+When a creature with talons rolls a natural 20 on its attack roll, resulting in a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|critical hit]], the strike will '''automatically cause a wound''', regardless of the amount of damage inflicted. This reflects the inherent savagery and anatomical design of talons, which are exceptionally suited for rending and tearing flesh open with brutal efficiency. The sharp curvature and pointed tip of the talon can pierce deeply and pull apart tissue, leaving the victim bleeding heavily even from a glancing blow.
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 == Creatures using a Talon Attack ==
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 * [[Hippogriff]]
 * [[Peryton]]
 * [[Vrock]]
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-See Also,<br>
+See also,<br>
 [[Bestiary]]<br>
 [[Combat]]<br>
 [[Natural Abilities]]<br>

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 [[File:Talon (attack).jpg|right|560px|thumb]]
-'''Talons''' are a form of attack employed by some [[Animal|animals]], [[Monster|monsters]] and [[Humanoid|humanoids]] to cause [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  Similar to [[Claw (attack)|claws]], talons are more dangerous, possessing a hooked, sharpened edge, capable of lacerating flesh, disemboweling an enemy and causing [[Wounds|wounds]] with unusual alacrity.  Talons are favoured by [[Birds (list)|bird-like]] creatures and [[Dragon|dragons]].
+'''Talons''' are a form of attack employed by some [[Animal|animals]], [[Monster|monsters]] and [[Humanoid|humanoids]] to cause [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  Similar to [[Claw (attack)|claws]], talons are more dangerous, possessing a hooked, sharpened edge, capable of lacerating flesh, disemboweling an enemy and causing [[Wound|wounds]] with unusual alacrity.  Talons are favoured by [[Birds (list)|bird-like]] creatures and [[Dragon|dragons]].
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 Taloned creatures are usually equipped on their forelimbs, but some have back talons as well.  Creatures with an [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] of 2 or less will always use both talons to attack the same target, along with other attacks they have.  Creatures with an intelligence of 3 to 4 will coordinate one talon with their other attacks against a single target, while slashing with the free talon to drive back additional enemies.

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 [[File:Talon (attack).jpg|right|560px|thumb]]
-'''Talons''' are a form of attack employed by some [[Animal|animals]], [[Monster|monsters]] and [[Humanoid|humanoids]] to cause [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  Similar to [[Claw (attack)|claws]], talons possess a hooked, sharpened edge, capable of lacerating flesh, disemboweling an enemy and causing [[Wounds|wounds]] with unusual alacrity.  Talons are favoured by [[Birds (list)|bird-like]] creatures and [[Dragon|dragons]].
+'''Talons''' are a form of attack employed by some [[Animal|animals]], [[Monster|monsters]] and [[Humanoid|humanoids]] to cause [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  Similar to [[Claw (attack)|claws]], talons are more dangerous, possessing a hooked, sharpened edge, capable of lacerating flesh, disemboweling an enemy and causing [[Wounds|wounds]] with unusual alacrity.  Talons are favoured by [[Birds (list)|bird-like]] creatures and [[Dragon|dragons]].
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 Taloned creatures are usually equipped on their forelimbs, but some have back talons as well.  Creatures with an [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] of 2 or less will always use both talons to attack the same target, along with other attacks they have.  Creatures with an intelligence of 3 to 4 will coordinate one talon with their other attacks against a single target, while slashing with the free talon to drive back additional enemies.

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 == Critical Hits & Wounds ==
-When a creature with talons rolls a natural 20 as a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|critical hit]], the hit '''causes a wound''' regardless of the amount of damage done.  Additionally, if a creature causes 11 or more damage with its talon — an amount that would normally produce a wound — then the amount of [[Hit Points|hit points]] bled each round is increased by +1 due to the wound being caused with a talon.
+When a creature with talons rolls a natural 20 as a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|critical hit]], the hit '''causes a wound''' regardless of the amount of damage done.  Additionally, if a creature causes 11 or more damage with its talon — an amount that would normally produce a wound — then the amount of [[Hit Points|hit points]] bled each round is increased by +1 due to the wound being caused with a talon.<br>
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 Taloned creatures are usually equipped on their forelimbs, but some have back talons as well.  Creatures with an [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] of 2 or less will always use both talons to attack the same target, along with other attacks they have.  Creatures with an intelligence of 3 to 4 will coordinate one talon with their other attacks against a single target, while slashing with the free talon to drive back additional enemies.
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 * [[Axe Beak]]
 * [[Dragonis Aeriochalkos (brass dragon)]]
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 * [[Dragonis Prasinocholorio (green dragon)]]
 * [[Eagle (giant)]]
 * [[Harpy]]
 * [[Hippogriff]]
 * [[Vrock]]