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Giant Elk

Giant Elk 5e reference with CR 2, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 2BeastStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

An elk of truly monumental size with a height at the shoulder of 15 feet. Its antlers are like tree branches, its shaggy mane flows down its neck, and its hooves are the size of shields.

Quick 5e Answer

Giant Elk CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Giant Elk is a CR 2 beast for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 14, HP 42 (5d12 + 10), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR2
TypeBeast
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC14
HP42 (5d12 + 10)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Giant Elk

Huge, Beast, Unaligned

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class14
Hit Points42 (5d12 + 10)
Challenge2 β€’ 450 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Walk 60 ft.
Initiative
+3
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Perception +4
Senses
Passive Perception 14
Passive Perception
14
Languages
Giant Elk, understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can't speak them
STR19+4
DEX16+3
CON14+2
INT7-2
WIS14+2
CHA10+0

Traits

Charge

If the elk moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with Ram on the same turn, the target takes extra damage and may fall Prone.

Actions

Ram

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage.

Hooves

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4) Bludgeoning damage against a Prone creature.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Forest

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Open Canopy β€’ Exposed Roots β€’ Ruined Shrine
BaseOpen

Grassland

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Short Grass β€’ Scattered Rocks β€’ Standing Stones
BaseOpen

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Giant Elk Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Giant Elk 5e reference: CR 2 beast, AC 14, HP 42 (5d12 + 10), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Forest, Grassland. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Giant Elk into a focused hunt.

Using Giant Elk in play

Giant Elk can be used in Forest, Grassland when you want a CR 2 beast that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Giant Elk works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Giant Elk useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Forest, Grassland.
  • Works as a CR 2 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Giant Elk as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Giant Elk 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Giant Elk in D&D 5e?

Giant Elk is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 2 beast.

What type of monster is Giant Elk?

Giant Elk is listed as a beast.

Does Giant Elk have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Giant Elk?

Yes. This page links to Giant Elk token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.