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Mammoth

Huge · Beast · CR 6 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

13 (natural armor)

126 (11d12+55)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus -1

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

Passive Perception 10

Environments

Arctic or Tundra

Traits

Trampling Charge

If the mammoth moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the mammoth can make one stomp attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Gore

Cost 1

+10 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 4d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (4d8 + 7) piercing damage.

Stomp

Cost 1

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d10 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

About Mammoth

Mammoth is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 11d12+55).

GM Tips: Using Mammoth

2 tips available

When using Mammoth 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 Mammoth

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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Mammoth?: Mammoth has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Mammoth?: Mammoth is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.