Giant Goat — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

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

Giant Goat has an Armor Class of 11 and 19 hit points (3d10+3).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Giant Goat?

Giant Goat is CR 1/2, worth 100 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Giant Goat?

Giant Goat is a large beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class11

Hit Points19 (3d10+3)

Speed40 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

17

(+3)

DEX

11

(+0)

CON

12

(+1)

INT

3

(-4)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

6

(-2)

Sensespassive Perception 11

Special Abilities

Charge. If the goat 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 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Sure-Footed. The goat has advantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws made against effects that would knock it prone.

Actions

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

Running Giant Goat in an encounter

As a CR 1/2 threat worth 100 XP, Giant Goat 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 1/2 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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