Gorgon
Large construct · CR 5 · 1,800 XP
19 AC · 114 HP
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Stat block
- Type
- Large construct, unaligned
- Armor Class
- 19
- Hit Points
- 114 (12d10 + 48)
- Speed
- 40 ft.
- Challenge
- 5 (1,800 XP), proficiency +3
- Condition immunities
- Exhaustion, Petrified
- Senses
- darkvision 60 ft., passive perception 17
- Languages
- None
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 7 |
Gorgon odds against your Armor Class
Chance to hit, then average damage per attack once misses and critical hits are counted.
| Attack | AC 12 | AC 14 | AC 15 | AC 16 | AC 18 | AC 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gore (+8) | 85% 16 dmg | 75% 14.2 dmg | 70% 13.3 dmg | 65% 12.4 dmg | 55% 10.6 dmg | 45% 8.8 dmg |
Gorgon hit points
The stat block uses the average, 114. Rolled, 12d10 + 48 lands anywhere from 60 to 168.
| Hit points | Chance |
|---|---|
| 87 or more | >99% |
| 114 or more | 52% |
| 141 or more | <1% |
| 157 or more | <1% |
Actions
Gore. Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. Hit: 18 () Piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature and the gorgon moved 20+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target has the Prone condition.
Petrifying Breath. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the save at the end of its next turn if it is still Restrained, ending the effect on itself on a success. Second Failure: The target has the Petrified condition instead of the Restrained condition.
Bonus actions
Trample. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature within 5 feet that has the Prone condition. Failure: 16 () Bludgeoning damage. Success: Half damage.
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