Rhinoceros — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

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

Rhinoceros has an Armor Class of 11 and 45 hit points (6d10+12).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Rhinoceros?

Rhinoceros 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 Rhinoceros?

Rhinoceros is a large beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class11

Hit Points45 (6d10+12)

Speed40 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

21

(+5)

DEX

8

(-1)

CON

15

(+2)

INT

2

(-4)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

6

(-2)

Sensespassive Perception 11

Special Abilities

Charge. If the rhinoceros moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Running Rhinoceros in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Rhinoceros 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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