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Mammoth

Huge · Beast · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

13 (natural armor)

133

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus -1

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

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +6 Dexterity -1 Constitution +5 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +0 Charisma -2

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold,prone

Traits

Trampling Charge

If the mammoth 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 17 STR save or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the mammoth can make one Stomp attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Gore

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10+6 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10+6) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The mammoth makes two Gore attacks.

Stomp

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d8+6 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 19 (3d8+6) bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Trunk Grab

The mammoth grabs one Large or smaller creature within 10 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 17 STR save or be grappled (escape DC 17). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the mammoth can't use Trunk Grab on another creature.

About Mammoth

Mammoth is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 133 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Mammoth

2 tips available

When using Mammoth 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 Mammoth

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 Mammoth?: Mammoth has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Mammoth?: Mammoth is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Mammoth speak?: Mammoth can communicate in -.