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Skeleton, Minotaur 5e

Large Undead, Lawful Evil

The Skeleton, Minotaur is a large undead in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 12 AC and 67 hit points. Bleached bones assembled in the towering frame of a bull-headed giant, its empty eye sockets glowing with malevolent red light as it hefts a massive stone axe with skeletal fingers.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

67

Challenge

2

450 XP

Bleached bones assembled in the towering frame of a bull-headed giant, its empty eye sockets glowing with malevolent red light as it hefts a massive stone axe with skeletal fingers.

Speed Walk 40ft
STR +4 (18)
DEX +0 (11)
CON +2 (15)
INT -2 (6)
WIS -1 (8)
CHA -3 (5)
Damage Vuln. Bludgeoning
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison
Condition Immun. Exhaustion, Poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Abyssal

Special Traits & Features

Charge
Undead

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

Combat Role

Large Undead (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Necromancers, Skeletons, Zombies, Ghouls, Shadows, Specters
Encounter Hook: Roused by a desecrated crypt or broken seal, seeking life-essence to expand its silent graveyard court.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Skeleton, Minotaur?

Skeleton, Minotaur is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Skeleton, Minotaur?

Skeleton, Minotaur has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 67 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Skeleton, Minotaur?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Skeleton, Minotaur represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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