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Camel

Large · Beast · CR 1/8 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

15 (2d10+4)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-1

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Miscellaneous Creatures

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 25

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 9

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +0 Constitution +0 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +0 Charisma +0

Skills

Acrobatics +0 Animal Handling +0 Arcana +0 Athletics +0 Deception +0 History +0 Insight +0 Intimidation +0 Investigation +0 Medicine +0 Nature +0 Perception +0 Performance +0 Persuasion +0 Religion +0 Sleight Of Hand +0 Stealth +0 Survival +0

Environments

Desert Urban

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage.

About Camel

Camel is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 9 and possesses 15 hit points (derived from 2d10+4).

GM Tips: Using Camel

2 tips available

When using Camel 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 Camel

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: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 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 Camel?: Camel has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Camel?: Camel is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.