PlesiosaurusCR 2 · Large Beast · Stat Block & Encounter Builder
Large beast, Challenge 2. AC 13, 68 hit points.
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Stat Block
Large Beast · Unaligned
Plesiosaurus
8d10 + 24 · 20 ft., swim 40 ft. · AC from natural armor
passive Perception 13
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| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (+4) | 15 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 2 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 5 (-3) |
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Difficulty
Deadly
3,600 adj. XP · ×2
deadly at 1,600
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Plesiosaurus, Answered
What is Plesiosaurus's challenge rating in D&D 5e?
Plesiosaurus is Challenge 2, worth 450 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 Plesiosaurus's stats?
AC 13 (natural armor), 68 hit points (8d10 + 24), speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft.. Ability scores: STR 18, DEX 15, CON 16, INT 2, WIS 12, CHA 5.
Where does Plesiosaurus fit in an encounter?
As a beast of Challenge 2, it suits a party whose level is in the same range. Adjust party size and level in the builder above to see the difficulty shift live.
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