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Lystrosaurus

Medium · Beast · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

45 (6d8+18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-1

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Constitution +5 Wisdom +1

Skills

Athletics +5 Perception +3

Languages

Traits

Headbutt

If the lystrosaurus moves at least 10 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the lystrosaurus can make one bite attack against it immediately as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Ram

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

About Lystrosaurus

Lystrosaurus is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d8+18).

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

GM Tips: Using Lystrosaurus

1 tips available

When using Lystrosaurus in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 5 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Lystrosaurus

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 5 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

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