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Triceratops

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

CR 5BeastStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A large quadrupedal dinosaur with a bony frill extending from the back of its skull and three facial hornsβ€”two over the eyes and one on the nose. Its hide is rough and pebbled, and its body is stout and powerful.

Quick 5e Answer

Triceratops CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Triceratops is a CR 5 beast for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 14, HP 114 (12d12 + 36), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR5
TypeBeast
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC14
HP114 (12d12 + 36)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Triceratops

Huge, Beast (Dinosaur), 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 Points114 (12d12 + 36)
Challenge5 β€’ 1,800 XP
Proficiency+3
Speed
Walk 50 ft.
Initiative
-1
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
β€”
Senses
Passive Perception 10
Passive Perception
10
Languages
None
STR22+6
DEX9-1
CON17+3
INT2-4
WIS11+0
CHA5-3

Actions

Multiattack

The triceratops makes two Gore attacks.

Gore

Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 ft. Hit: 19 (2d12 + 6) Piercing damage. If the target is Huge or smaller and the triceratops moved 20+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) Piercing damage and has the Prone condition.

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

Grassland

Base + optional customizer

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

Jungle

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Rain β€’ Broken Canopy β€’ Vines and Roots β€’ Ancient Ruins
BaseOpen

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

Triceratops 5e reference: CR 5 beast, AC 14, HP 114 (12d12 + 36), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Grassland, Jungle. 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 Triceratops into a focused hunt.

Using Triceratops in play

Triceratops can be used in Grassland, Jungle when you want a CR 5 beast that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Triceratops 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 Triceratops 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 Grassland, Jungle.
  • Works as a CR 5 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 Triceratops 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.

Triceratops 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Triceratops in D&D 5e?

Triceratops is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 5 beast.

What type of monster is Triceratops?

Triceratops is listed as a beast.

Does Triceratops 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 Triceratops?

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