Skeleton — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/4)

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

Skeleton has an Armor Class of 13 and 13 hit points (2d8+4).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Skeleton?

Skeleton 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 Skeleton?

Skeleton is a medium undead, alignment lawful evil.

Armor Class13

Hit Points13 (2d8+4)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/4 (50 XP)

STR

10

(+0)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

15

(+2)

INT

6

(-2)

WIS

8

(-1)

CHA

5

(-3)

Immunitiespoison

Vulnerabilitiesbludgeoning

Cond. ImmunePoisoned, Exhaustion

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Languagesunderstands all languages it spoke in life but can't speak

Actions

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Running Skeleton in an encounter

As a CR 1/4 threat worth 50 XP, 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 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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