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Bull

Large · Beast · CR 1/4 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

25 (3d10+9)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-1

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 50

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 9

Traits

Charge

If the bull moves at least 30 feet in a straight line toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) piercing damage.

Actions

Gore

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Hooves

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

About Bull

Bull is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 25 hit points (derived from 3d10+9).

GM Tips: Using Bull

2 tips available

When using Bull 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 Bull

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Bull?: Bull has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Bull?: Bull is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.