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Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus

Huge · Beast · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

95 (10d12+30)

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 1800

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 12

Skills

Perception +2

Traits

Relentless (Recharge: Short/Long Rest)

If therizinosaurus would take 20 or less damage that would reduce it to less than 1 hp it is reduced to 1 hp instead.

About Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus

Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 95 hit points (derived from 10d12+30).

GM Tips: Using Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus

2 tips available

When using Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus 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 Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus

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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus?: Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus?: Dinosaur, Therizinosaurus is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.