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Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 11 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

168 (16d12+64)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 7200

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 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +3 Constitution +8 Wisdom +5

Skills

Perception +1

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

thunder

Condition Immunities

deafened

Traits

Siege Monster

Double damage to objects/structures.

Reactions

Sonic Shield

The hadrosaur adds 4 to its AC vs. one ranged attack that would hit it. To do so the hadrosaur must see the attacker and not be in an area of magical silence.

About Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur

Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 168 hit points (derived from 16d12+64).

GM Tips: Using Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur

2 tips available

When using Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases

Player Guide: Facing Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur

2 strategies available

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

Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 13,200 XP
Hard: 19,800 XP
Deadly: 26,400 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 Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur?: Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur?: Dinosaur, Thundercall Hadrosaur is a Huge Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.