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Triceratops

Huge · Beast · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

84 (8d12+32)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

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 11

Actions

Defensive Gore

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d12+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d12 + 5) piercing damage and the target has disadvantage on the next attack it makes against the triceratops before the end of the triceratopss next turn.

Trample

The triceratops moves up to its speed in a straight line. It can move through the spaces of Large and smaller creatures. Each of these creatures makes a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw taking 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage on a failure.

About Triceratops

Triceratops is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 84 hit points (derived from 8d12+32).

GM Tips: Using Triceratops

2 tips available

When using Triceratops 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 Triceratops

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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Triceratops?: Triceratops has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Triceratops?: Triceratops is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.