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Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex 5e

Huge Beast, Unaligned

The Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex is a huge beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 8 (3,900 XP). It has 13 AC and 136 hit points. The ultimate predator stands on thunderous legs, its massive jaws housing rows of serrated teeth like ivory daggers, each longer than a sword blade.

Armor Class

13

Hit Points

136

Challenge

8

3,900 XP

The ultimate predator stands on thunderous legs, its massive jaws housing rows of serrated teeth like ivory daggers, each longer than a sword blade.

Speed Walk 50ft
STR +7 (25)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +4 (19)
INT -4 (2)
WIS +1 (12)
CHA -1 (9)
Skills Perception +4
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

None
Beast

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 9

Combat Role

Huge Beast (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Medium / Hard
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Pack Mates, Druids, Goblin Beastmasters, Swarms of Insects
Encounter Hook: Encroached upon by expanding settlements or driven by primal hunger, defending its feeding territory at a vital pass.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex is a Challenge Rating 8 creature, granting 3,900 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex has an Armor Class (AC) of 13 and approximately 136 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 9.

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