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Diomedian Horse

Large · Beast · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

57 (6d10+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +1

Traits

Keen Smell

Advantage: smell Wis (Percept) checks.

Pack Tactics

Advantage on attacks vs. creature if 1+ unincapacitated attacker ally is within 5 ft. of target.

Pounce

If the diomedian horse moves at least 20' straight toward a creature and then hits with Claw attack on the same turn that target must make DC 14 Str save or be knocked prone. If the target is prone the diomedian horse can make one Bite attack vs. it as a bonus action.

About Diomedian Horse

Diomedian Horse is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 57 hit points (derived from 6d10+24).

GM Tips: Using Diomedian Horse

1 tips available

When using Diomedian Horse in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Diomedian Horse

1 strategies available

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

Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Diomedian Horse?: Diomedian Horse has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Diomedian Horse?: Diomedian Horse is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.