ChimeraCR 6 · Large Monstrosity · Stat Block & Encounter Builder

Large monstrosity, Challenge 6. AC 14, 114 hit points.

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Armour Class

Hit Points

114

Speed

30 ft.

Challenge

6 · 2,300 XP

Alignment

Chaotic Evil

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Stat Block

Large Monstrosity · Chaotic Evil

Chimera

114

12d10 + 48 · 30 ft., fly 60 ft. · AC from natural armor

Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 18

Languages: understands Draconic but can't speak

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19 (+4)	11 (+0)	19 (+4)	3 (-4)	14 (+2)	10 (+0)

Actions

MultiattackThe chimera makes three attacks: one with its bite, one with its horns, and one with its claws. When its fire breath is available, it can use the breath in place of its bite or horns.

BiteMelee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

HornsMelee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d12 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

ClawsMelee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Fire BreathThe dragon head exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 31 (7d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

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Tactics

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1Multiattack: The chimera makes three attacks: one with its bite, one with its horns, and one with its claws. When its fire breath is available, it can use the breath in place of its bite or horns.

2With a 60 ft. flying speed it can stay out of melee reach; a party with no ranged answer will chase it all fight.

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Chimeras4Party size4Party level3

Could kill someone — and at high enough numbers, the whole party.

Difficulty

Deadly

18,400 adj. XP · ×2

deadly at 1,600

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Chimera, Answered

What is Chimera's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

Chimera is Challenge 6, worth 2,300 XP. Encounter maths multiplies XP by the number of monsters, so a group is deadlier than the raw total — use the calculator on this page.

What are Chimera's stats?

AC 14 (natural armor), 114 hit points (12d10 + 48), speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.. Ability scores: STR 19, DEX 11, CON 19, INT 3, WIS 14, CHA 10.

Can Chimera fly?

Yes — it has a flying speed of 60 ft.. A melee-only party will struggle to pin it down.

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