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Minotaur Skeleton

Large · Undead · CR 2 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

12 (natural armor)

67 (9d10+18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

-1

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Skeletons

Size Large

Type Undead

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Languages

understands Abyssal but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

bludgeoning

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, poisoned

Environments

Underworld

Traits

Charge

If the skeleton moves at least 10 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away and knocked prone.

Actions

Gore

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Greataxe

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d12 + 4) slashing damage.

About Minotaur Skeleton

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 67 hit points (derived from 9d10+18).

Minotaur Skeleton has communication capabilities including understands Abyssal but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Minotaur Skeleton

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Minotaur Skeleton

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Minotaur Skeleton?: Minotaur Skeleton has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Minotaur Skeleton?: Minotaur Skeleton is a Large Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Minotaur Skeleton speak?: Minotaur Skeleton can communicate in understands Abyssal but can't speak.