Minotaur Skeleton — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

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

Minotaur Skeleton has an Armor Class of 12 and 67 hit points (9d10+18).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Minotaur Skeleton?

Minotaur Skeleton 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 Minotaur Skeleton?

Minotaur Skeleton is a large undead, alignment lawful evil.

Armor Class12

Hit Points67 (9d10+18)

Speed40 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

18

(+4)

DEX

11

(+0)

CON

15

(+2)

INT

6

(-2)

WIS

8

(-1)

CHA

5

(-3)

Immunitiespoison

Vulnerabilitiesbludgeoning

Cond. ImmuneExhaustion, Poisoned

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Languagesunderstands Abyssal but can't speak

Special Abilities

Charge. If the skeleton moves at least 10 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away and knocked prone.

Actions

Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d12 + 4) slashing damage.

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Running Minotaur Skeleton in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Minotaur Skeleton 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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