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Elk, Giant

Huge · Beast · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

14 (natural armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +3 Constitution +2 Intelligence -2 Wisdom +2 Charisma +0

Languages

Giant Elk,understands Common,Elvish,and Sylvan but can't speak them

Traits

Charge

If the elk moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a Ram attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 STR save or be knocked prone.

Actions

Kick

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4+4) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 STR save or be pushed up to 15 feet away from the elk.

Multiattack

The elk makes one Ram attack and one Kick attack.

Ram

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Bolstering Bugle

The elk bugles its might at its opponents, bolstering its confidence. It has advantage on the next attack roll it makes before the start of its next turn.

About Elk, Giant

Elk, Giant is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from None).

Elk, Giant has communication capabilities including Giant Elk,understands Common,Elvish,and Sylvan but can't speak them. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Elk, Giant

2 tips available

When using Elk, Giant 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 Elk, Giant

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 Elk, Giant?: Elk, Giant has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Elk, Giant?: Elk, Giant is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Elk, Giant speak?: Elk, Giant can communicate in Giant Elk,understands Common,Elvish,and Sylvan but can't speak them.