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Gorgon

Large · Monstrosity · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

110 (13d10+39)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +0

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 14

Skills

Perception +4

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

petrified

Actions

Gore

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d12+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5) piercing damage and the target makes a DC 16 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure. If the gorgon moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack the attack deals an extra 6 (1d12) piercing damage.

Hooves

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Petrifying Breath

Recharge 5–6

The gorgon exhales petrifying gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in the area makes a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failure a creature is restrained as it begins to turn to stone. At the beginning of the gorgons next turn the creature repeats the saving throw. On a success the effect ends. On a failure the creature is petrified. This petrification can be removed with greater restoration or similar magic.

Bonus Actions

Trample Underfoot

The gorgon attacks a prone creature with its hooves.

About Gorgon

Gorgon is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 19 and possesses 110 hit points (derived from 13d10+39).

GM Tips: Using Gorgon

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Gorgon

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Gorgon?: Gorgon has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Gorgon?: Gorgon is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.