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Rhinoceros

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

11 (natural armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

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 11

Saving Throws

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

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning,stunned

Traits

Charge

If the rhinoceros moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a Gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 STR save or be pushed up to 10 feet away from the rhinoceros and knocked prone.

Actions

Gore

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6+5) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The rhinoceros makes two Gore attacks.

Bonus Actions

Quaking Stomp

The rhinoceros rears up and slams its forefeet on the ground, shaking the area. Each creature within 10 feet of the rhinoceros must succeed on a DC 15 DEX save or be knocked prone.

About Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 63 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Rhinoceros

2 tips available

When using Rhinoceros 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 Rhinoceros

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 Rhinoceros?: Rhinoceros has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Rhinoceros?: Rhinoceros is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Rhinoceros speak?: Rhinoceros can communicate in -.