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Triceratops

Huge · Beast · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

14 (natural armor)

114 (12d12 + 36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Animals

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1800

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

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

Actions

Gore

Cost 1

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d12+6 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 ft. 19 (2d12 + 6) Piercing damage. If the target is Huge or smaller and the triceratops moved 20+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) Piercing damage and has the Prone condition.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The triceratops makes two Gore attacks.

About Triceratops

Triceratops is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 114 hit points (derived from 12d12 + 36).

GM Tips: Using Triceratops

2 tips available

When using Triceratops 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 Triceratops

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