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Centaur

Large · Fey · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

45 (6d10+12)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 17

Skills

Nature +5 Perception +5 Survival +5

Languages

Common, Elvish, Sylvan

Actions

Deadeye Shot

1/day

The centaur makes a shortbow attack with advantage.

Hooves

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If this attack deals damage the centaurs movement doesnt provoke opportunity attacks from the target for the rest of the centaurs turn.

Multiattack

The centaur attacks with its pike and its hooves.

Pike

+5 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d10+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.

Shortbow

+5 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.

About Centaur

Centaur is a large fey with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d10+12).

Centaur has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Centaur

2 tips available

When using Centaur in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Centaur

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Centaur?: Centaur has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Centaur?: Centaur is a Large Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Centaur speak?: Centaur can communicate in Common, Elvish, Sylvan.