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Ankylosaurus

Huge · Beast · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

15 (natural armor)

68 (8d12 + 16)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Animals

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +6 Dexterity +0 Constitution +2 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -3

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The ankylosaurus makes two Tail attacks.

Tail

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d10+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft. 9 (1d10 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

About Ankylosaurus

Ankylosaurus is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 68 hit points (derived from 8d12 + 16).

GM Tips: Using Ankylosaurus

2 tips available

When using Ankylosaurus 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 Ankylosaurus

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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Ankylosaurus?: Ankylosaurus has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Ankylosaurus?: Ankylosaurus is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.