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Skeleton Horde

Large · Undead · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

65 (10d8+20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

-1

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Undead

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Languages

understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

bludgeoning

Condition Immunities

fatigue, poisoned

Traits

Undead Nature

A skeleton doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep.

Actions

Shortbow

+4 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 5d6+10 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d6 + 10) piercing damage or half damage if the horde is bloodied.

Shortsword

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 5d6+10 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d6 + 10) piercing damage or half damage if the horde is bloodied.

About Skeleton Horde

Skeleton Horde is a large undead with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 65 hit points (derived from 10d8+20).

Skeleton Horde has communication capabilities including understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Skeleton Horde

2 tips available

When using Skeleton Horde 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 Skeleton Horde

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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Skeleton Horde?: Skeleton Horde has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Skeleton Horde?: Skeleton Horde is a Large Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Skeleton Horde speak?: Skeleton Horde can communicate in understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak.