Unicorn — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 5)

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

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

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Unicorn?

Unicorn is CR 5, worth 1,800 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: Does Unicorn have legendary actions?

Yes. Unicorn has 3 legendary action options, taken at the end of other creatures' turns, which makes it far more dangerous in a solo fight.

Armor Class12

Hit Points67 (9d10+18)

Speed50 ft.

ChallengeCR 5 (1,800 XP)

STR

18

(+4)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

15

(+2)

INT

11

(+0)

WIS

17

(+3)

CHA

16

(+3)

Immunitiespoison

Cond. ImmuneCharmed, Paralyzed, Poisoned

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13

LanguagesCelestial, Elvish, Sylvan, telepathy 60 ft.

Special Abilities

Charge. If the unicorn moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a horn 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 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Innate Spellcasting. The unicorn's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The unicorn can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:

At will: detect evil and good, druidcraft, pass without trace
1/day each: calm emotions, dispel evil and good, entangle

Magic Resistance. The unicorn has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Magic Weapons. The unicorn's weapon attacks are magical.

Actions

Multiattack. The unicorn makes two attacks: one with its hooves and one with its horn.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Horn. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Healing Touch. The unicorn touches another creature with its horn. The target magically regains 11 (2d8 + 2) hit points. In addition, the touch removes all diseases and neutralizes all poisons afflicting the target.

Teleport. The unicorn magically teleports itself and up to three willing creatures it can see within 5 ft. of it, along with any equipment they are wearing or carrying, to a location the unicorn is familiar with, up to 1 mile away.

Legendary Actions

Hooves. The unicorn makes one attack with its hooves.

Shimmering Shield (Costs 2 Actions). The unicorn creates a shimmering, magical field around itself or another creature it can see within 60 ft. of it. The target gains a +2 bonus to AC until the end of the unicorn's next turn.

Heal Self (Costs 3 Actions). The unicorn magically regains 11 (2d8 + 2) hit points.

Running Unicorn in an encounter

As a CR 5 threat worth 1,800 XP, Unicorn is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. Its legendary actions let it act between the party's turns, so it holds up as a solo boss rather than needing a horde around it. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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