5e Cards
Challenge 2: 2

Plesiosaurus

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class
13 (natural armor)
Hit Points
68 (8d10+24)
Speed
20 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
5 (−3)
Skills
Perception +3, Stealth +4
Senses
passive Perception 13
Languages
—
Challenge
2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

Hold Breath. The plesiosaurus can hold its breath for 1 hour.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage.

How many for your party

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

Number of Plesiosaurus 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 Plesiosaurus?

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

How many hit points does the Plesiosaurus have?

68 hit points (8d10+24), with AC 13 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.