Creature Reference Back to Creatures

Tarrasque

Gargantuan · Monstrosity · CR 30 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules
Armor Class
25 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
697 (34d20 + 340)
Challenge Rating CR
30

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
30
+10
DEX
11
+0
CON
30
+10
INT
3
-4
WIS
11
+0
CHA
11
+0

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Gargantuan
Type Monstrosity
Alignment Unaligned
XP 155000
Initiative Bonus +18

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)
Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)
Climb 60 ft (18.3 m)
Burrow 40 ft (12.2 m)
Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)
Passive Perception 19

Saving Throws

Strength +10 Dexterity +9 Constitution +10 Intelligence +5 Wisdom +9 Charisma +9

Skills

Perception +9

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
fire, poison
Condition Immunities
charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned

Traits

Legendary Resistance (6/Day)

If the tarrasque fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Magic Resistance

The tarrasque has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Reflective Carapace

If the tarrasque is targeted by a Magic Missile spell or a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll 1d6. On a 1-5, the tarrasque is unaffected. On a 6, the tarrasque is unaffected and reflects the spell, turning the caster into the target.

Siege Monster

The tarrasque deals double damage to objects and structures.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+19 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 4d12+10 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +19, reach 15 ft. 36 (4d12 + 10) Piercing damage, and the target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 20). Until the grapple ends, the target has the Restrained condition and can't teleport.

Claw

Cost 1

+19 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 4d8+10 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +19, reach 15 ft. 28 (4d8 + 10) Slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The tarrasque makes one Bite attack and three other attacks, using Claw or Tail in any combination.

Tail

Cost 1

+19 to hit, reach 30 ft (9.1 m). Hit: 3d8+10 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +19, reach 30 ft. 23 (3d8 + 10) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

Thunderous Bellow

Recharge 5–6 Cost 1

Constitution Saving Throw: DC 27, each creature and each object that isn't being worn or carried in a 150-foot Cone. Failure: 78 (12d12) Thunder damage, and the target has the Deafened and Frightened conditions until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage only.

Bonus Actions

Swallow

Strength Saving Throw: DC 27, one Large or smaller creature Grappled by the tarrasque (it can have up to six creatures swallowed at a time). Failure: The target is swallowed, and the Grappled condition ends. A swallowed creature has the Blinded and Restrained conditions and can't teleport, it has Cover|XPHB|Total Cover against attacks and other effects outside the tarrasque, and it takes 56 (16d6) Acid damage at the start of each of the tarrasque's turns. If the tarrasque takes 60 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the tarrasque must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, each of which falls in a space within 10 feet of the tarrasque and has the Prone condition. If the tarrasque dies, any swallowed creature no longer has the Restrained condition and can escape from the corpse using 20 feet of movement, exiting Prone.

Legendary Actions

Onslaught

Cost 1

The tarrasque moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Claw or Tail attack.

World-Shaking Movement

Cost 1

The tarrasque moves up to its Speed. At the end of this movement, the tarrasque creates an instantaneous shock wave in a 60-foot Emanation originating from itself. Creatures in that area lose Concentration and, if Medium or smaller, have the Prone condition. The tarrasque can't take this action again until the start of its next turn.

About Tarrasque

Tarrasque is a gargantuan monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 30. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 25 and possesses 697 hit points (derived from 34d20 + 340).

GM Tips: Using Tarrasque

2 tips available

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

  • Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 40 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.
  • Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 60 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Tarrasque

2 strategies available

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

  • Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 40 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
  • Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 60 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 30.

High-Level Solo Encounter:

This creature is too powerful for a single level-20 character. You need 4.0 character(s) at maximum level (20) to face this creature.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 93,000 XP
  • Hard: 139,500 XP
  • Deadly: 186,000 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 Tarrasque?
Tarrasque has a Challenge Rating of 30, making it appropriate for parties of level 30.0.
What type of creature is Tarrasque?
Tarrasque is a Gargantuan Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.

Related D&D 5e Content

Related Creatures