5e Cards
Challenge 2: 2

Giant Elk

Huge beast, unaligned

Armor Class
14 (natural armor)
Hit Points
42 (5d12+10)
Speed
60 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
7 (−2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills
Perception +4
Senses
passive Perception 14
Languages
Giant Elk, understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can't speak
Challenge
2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

Charge. If the elk moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

About the giant elk

The majestic giant elk is rare to the point that its appearance is often taken as a foreshadowing of an important event, such as the birth of a king. Legends tell of gods that take the form of giant elk when visiting the Material Plane. Many cultures therefore believe that to hunt these creatures is to invite divine wrath.

How many for your party

Copies of the giant elk (450 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Giant Elk for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 2—1—2–20
Level 31—23–20
Level 4—2—3–20
Level 52345–20
Level 6234–67–20
Level 7345–67–20

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Questions

What CR is the Giant Elk?

The Giant Elk is challenge 2, worth 450 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Giant Elk have?

42 hit points (5d12+10), with AC 14 from natural armor.

How many should I use against four 2nd-level characters?

Against four level 2 characters, 1 is medium by the encounter XP budget.