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Warhorse Skeleton

Large · Undead · CR 1/2 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

13 (natural armor)

22 (3d10 + 6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-1

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Undead

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Saving Throws

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

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, poisoned

Actions

Hooves

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. 7 (1d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature and the skeleton moved 20+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target has the Prone condition.

About Warhorse Skeleton

Warhorse Skeleton is a large undead with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 3d10 + 6).

GM Tips: Using Warhorse Skeleton

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Warhorse Skeleton

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Warhorse Skeleton?: Warhorse Skeleton has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Warhorse Skeleton?: Warhorse Skeleton is a Large Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.