Elk — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/4)

Q: What are Elk's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Elk has an Armor Class of 10 and 13 hit points (2d10+2).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Elk?

Elk is CR 1/4, worth 50 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Elk?

Elk is a large beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class10

Hit Points13 (2d10+2)

Speed50 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/4 (50 XP)

STR

16

(+3)

DEX

10

(+0)

CON

12

(+1)

INT

2

(-4)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

6

(-2)

Sensespassive Perception 10

Special Abilities

Charge. If the elk moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Running Elk in an encounter

As a CR 1/4 threat worth 50 XP, Elk is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/4 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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