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Mei Jiao Shou

Gargantuan · Beast · CR 7 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

14 (natural armor)

139 (9d20+45)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-1

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus -2

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

Dexterity +1

Traits

Trampling Charge

If the mei jiao shou moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a head bash attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the mei jiao shou can make one stomp attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Earth-Shaking Thump

Recharge 5–6

The mei jiao shou rears up and lands heavily, kicking up a shower of debris and rattling and cracking the ground. Each creature in contact with the ground within 30 feet of the mei jiao shou must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and isn't knocked prone. The area then becomes difficult terrain.

Head Bash

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d8+6 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Stomp

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d10+6 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

About Mei Jiao Shou

Mei Jiao Shou is a gargantuan beast with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 139 hit points (derived from 9d20+45).

GM Tips: Using Mei Jiao Shou

2 tips available

When using Mei Jiao Shou 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 Mei Jiao Shou

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 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Mei Jiao Shou?: Mei Jiao Shou has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Mei Jiao Shou?: Mei Jiao Shou is a Gargantuan Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.