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Oliphaunt

Gargantuan · Beast · CR 8 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

148 (9d20+54)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 3900

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 10

Saving Throws

Dexterity +2

Languages

Traits

Trampling Charge

If the oliphaunt 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 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the oliphaunt can make one stomp attack against it as a bonus action.

Trunk Slam

If the oliphaunt starts its turn with a target grappled, it can slam the target into the ground as a bonus action. The creature must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. This doesn't end the grappled condition on the target.

Actions

Gore

+11 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 5d8+8 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (5d8 + 8) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The oliphaunt uses its trunk, then it makes one gore or stomp attack.

Stomp

+11 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 5d10+8 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 35 (5d10 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

Trunk

+11 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is grappled (escape DC 17) if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until the grapple ends, the target is restrained and the oliphaunt can't use its trunk on another target.

Tusk Sweep

Recharge 5–6

The oliphaunt sweeps its tusks in a wide arc. Each creature in a 20-foot cube must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Oliphaunt

Oliphaunt is a gargantuan beast with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 148 hit points (derived from 9d20+54).

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

GM Tips: Using Oliphaunt

2 tips available

When using Oliphaunt 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 Oliphaunt

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 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Oliphaunt?: Oliphaunt has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Oliphaunt?: Oliphaunt is a Gargantuan Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Oliphaunt speak?: Oliphaunt can communicate in -.