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Gorgon

Large · Construct · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

19 (natural armor)

114 (12d10 + 48)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +0

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +0 Constitution +4 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Skills

Perception +7

Actions

Gore

Cost 1

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d12+5 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. 18 (2d12 + 5) Piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature and the gorgon moved 20+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target has the Prone condition.

Petrifying Breath

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

Constitution Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. First Failure The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the save at the end of its next turn if it is still Restrained, ending the effect on itself on a success. Second Failure The target has the Petrified condition instead of the Restrained condition.

Bonus Actions

Trample

Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature within 5 feet that has the Prone condition. Failure: 16 (2d10 + 5) Bludgeoning damage. Success: Half damage.

About Gorgon

Gorgon is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 19 and possesses 114 hit points (derived from 12d10 + 48).

GM Tips: Using Gorgon

2 tips available

When using Gorgon 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 Gorgon

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 Gorgon?: Gorgon has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Gorgon?: Gorgon is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.