{"index":"giant-elk","name":"Giant Elk","desc":"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.","size":"Huge","type":"beast","alignment":"unaligned","armor_class":[{"type":"natural","value":14}],"hit_points":42,"hit_dice":"5d12","hit_points_roll":"5d12+10","speed":{"walk":"60 ft."},"strength":19,"dexterity":16,"constitution":14,"intelligence":7,"wisdom":14,"charisma":10,"proficiencies":[{"value":4,"proficiency":{"index":"skill-perception","name":"Skill: Perception","url":"/api/2014/proficiencies/skill-perception"}}],"damage_vulnerabilities":[],"damage_resistances":[],"damage_immunities":[],"condition_immunities":[],"senses":{"passive_perception":14},"languages":"Giant Elk, understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can't speak","challenge_rating":2,"proficiency_bonus":2,"xp":450,"special_abilities":[{"name":"Charge","desc":"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.","damage":[]}],"actions":[{"name":"Ram","desc":"Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.","attack_bonus":6,"damage":[{"damage_type":{"index":"bludgeoning","name":"Bludgeoning","url":"/api/2014/damage-types/bludgeoning"},"damage_dice":"2d6+4"}],"actions":[]},{"name":"Hooves","desc":"Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.","attack_bonus":6,"damage":[{"damage_type":{"index":"bludgeoning","name":"Bludgeoning","url":"/api/2014/damage-types/bludgeoning"},"damage_dice":"4d8+4"}],"actions":[]}],"image":"/api/images/monsters/giant-elk.png","url":"/api/2014/monsters/giant-elk","updated_at":"2026-04-01T20:35:38.254Z","forms":[],"legendary_actions":[],"reactions":[]}