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Centaur Chieftain

Large · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

16 (chain shirt, shield)

110 (17d8+34)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +1

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 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +5 Wisdom +5

Skills

Athletics +7 Perception +5 Survival +5

Languages

Centaur, Common, Sylvan

Traits

Charge

If the centaur moves at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a pike attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 14 (4d6) piercing damage.

Actions

Hooves

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Leadership

For 1 minute, the centaur chieftain can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand the centaur chieftain. A creature can benefit from only one

Leadership die at a time

This effect ends if the centaur chieftain is incapacitated.

Longbow

+4 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 1d8+1 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The centaur chieftain makes two attacks: one with its pike and one with its hooves or two with its longbow.

Pike

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d10+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.

Rearing Strike

Recharge 5–6

The centaur chieftain rears back on its hind legs and makes a powerful stomp with its hooves. Each creature within 15 feet of the chieftain must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The attack leaves the centaur chieftain vulnerable, reducing its
Armor Class by 2 until the start of its next turn.

About Centaur Chieftain

Centaur Chieftain is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 110 hit points (derived from 17d8+34).

Centaur Chieftain has communication capabilities including Centaur, Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Centaur Chieftain

2 tips available

When using Centaur Chieftain 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 Centaur Chieftain

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