Giant Elk — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

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

Giant Elk has an Armor Class of 14 and 42 hit points (5d12+10).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Giant Elk?

Giant Elk is CR 2, worth 450 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Giant Elk?

Giant Elk is a huge beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class14

Hit Points42 (5d12+10)

Speed60 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

19

(+4)

DEX

16

(+3)

CON

14

(+2)

INT

7

(-2)

WIS

14

(+2)

CHA

10

(+0)

SkillsPerception +4

Sensespassive Perception 14

LanguagesGiant Elk, understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can't speak

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 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Running Giant Elk in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Giant 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 2 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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