Comparative Stat Blocks

In an effort to tighten up monster stat blocks and give a little more information, I'm playing with formats. Here is a before and after for the Cockatrice... I don't know if I'm sold on this, but it's a work in progress...

Cockatrice

Armor Class:	13	No. Appearing:	1d4 (2d4)
Hit Dice:	5d6	Save:	+8
Move:	30’ (60’ flying)	Morale:	+10
Attacks:	1 beak	Treasure:	Standard
Damage:	1d6 + petrify	Alignment:	Neutral

The cockatrice, a small magical monster with the head, winds and tail of a rooster but the tail of a snake, attacks with its beak. Any creature struck by the beak must save or turn to stone. Cockatrices may be found anywhere.

Cockatrice

Neutral Medium Fantastic Creature, CR 6

5d6 HD (20 hp); AC 13; Save +8; Morale +10; Move 30’ (fly 60’)

Attack: 1 beak (+5/1d6) + petrify on touch

Standard Treasure; 1d4 appearing (2d4 in lair)

The cockatrice, a small magical monster with the head, winds and tail of a rooster but the tail of a snake, attacks with its beak. Any creature struck by the beak must save or turn to stone. Cockatrices may be found anywhere.