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Dire Wildebeest

Large · Beast · CR 7 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

150 (20d10+40)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +3

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 13

Skills

Perception +0

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

frightened, poisoned

Traits

Trampling Charge

If it moves 20'+ straight to a creature and then hits it with Gore on same turn target: DC 15 Str save or be knocked prone. If target is prone wildebeest can make one Hooves attack vs. it as a bonus action.

About Dire Wildebeest

Dire Wildebeest is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 150 hit points (derived from 20d10+40).

GM Tips: Using Dire Wildebeest

2 tips available

When using Dire Wildebeest 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 Dire Wildebeest

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 Dire Wildebeest?: Dire Wildebeest has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Dire Wildebeest?: Dire Wildebeest is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.