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Gorgon

Large · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

18 (natural armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +0 Constitution +4 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +2 Charisma -2

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison,petrified,poisoned

Damage Resistances

Monstrosity Resilience

Traits

Monstrosity Resilience

The gorgon is resistant to exhaustion and to the frightened condition.

Trampling Charge

If the gorgon moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Gore attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 16 STR save or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the gorgon can make one Hooves attack against it as a bonus action.

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.

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.

Multiattack

The gorgon makes one Gore attack and one Hooves attack.

Petrifying Breath

Recharge 5–6

The gorgon exhales poisonous, petrifying gas in a 30-foot cone. Creatures in the area must make a DC 13 CON save. On a failure, a creature takes 21 (6d6) poison damage and is restrained as it begins to turn to stone. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and isn't restrained. A restrained creature must repeat the save at the end of its next turn. On a success, the effect ends on the creature. On a failure, the creature is petrified until freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.

Reactions

Poisonous Retort

When the gorgon is hit by an attack from a creature it can see within 10 feet of it, the gorgon can snort angrily, releasing a puff of poisonous gas at the creature. The attacker must succeed on a DC 16 CON save or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.

About Gorgon

Gorgon is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 96 hit points (derived from None).

Gorgon has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

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 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 Gorgon?: Gorgon has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Gorgon?: Gorgon is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gorgon speak?: Gorgon can communicate in -.