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Minotaur of Baphomet

Large · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

14 (natural armor)

85 (10d10 + 30)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

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

Skills

Perception +7 Survival +7

Languages

Abyssal

Actions

Abyssal Glaive

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d12+4 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft. 10 (1d12 + 4) Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) Necrotic damage.

Gore

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. 18 (4d6 + 4) Piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature and the minotaur moved 10+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6) Piercing damage and has the Prone condition.

About Minotaur of Baphomet

Minotaur of Baphomet is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 85 hit points (derived from 10d10 + 30).

Minotaur of Baphomet has communication capabilities including Abyssal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Minotaur of Baphomet

2 tips available

When using Minotaur of Baphomet 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 Minotaur of Baphomet

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 Minotaur of Baphomet?: Minotaur of Baphomet has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Minotaur of Baphomet?: Minotaur of Baphomet is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Minotaur of Baphomet speak?: Minotaur of Baphomet can communicate in Abyssal.