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Tyrannosaurus Rex

Tyrannosaurus Rex 5e reference with CR 8, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 8BeastStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A gigantic theropod dinosaur over 40 feet long with massive hind legs, tiny forearms, and a huge head. Its jaws hold dozens of teeth each over 6 inches long, and its skin is pebbled and scaly.

Quick 5e Answer

Tyrannosaurus Rex CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Tyrannosaurus Rex is a CR 8 beast for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 13, HP 136 (13d12 + 52), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR8
TypeBeast
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC13
HP136 (13d12 + 52)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Huge, Beast (Dinosaur), Unaligned

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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class13
Hit Points136 (13d12 + 52)
Challenge8 β€’ 3,900 XP
Proficiency+3
Speed
Walk 50 ft.
Initiative
+3
Saving Throws
Str +10, Wis +4
Skills
Perception +4
Senses
Passive Perception 14
Passive Perception
14
Languages
None
STR25+7
DEX10+0
CON19+4
INT2-4
WIS12+1
CHA9-1

Actions

Multiattack

The tyrannosaurus makes one Bite attack and one Tail attack.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 10 ft. Hit: 33 (4d12 + 7) Piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 17). While Grappled, the target has the Restrained condition and can't be targeted by the tyrannosaurus's Tail.

Tail

Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 15 ft. Hit: 25 (4d8 + 7) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it 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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Tyrannosaurus Rex Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Tyrannosaurus Rex 5e reference: CR 8 beast, AC 13, HP 136 (13d12 + 52), 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 Tyrannosaurus Rex into a focused hunt.

Using Tyrannosaurus Rex in play

Tyrannosaurus Rex can be used in Grassland, Jungle when you want a CR 8 beast that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Tyrannosaurus Rex 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 Tyrannosaurus Rex 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 8 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 Tyrannosaurus Rex 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.

Tyrannosaurus Rex 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Tyrannosaurus Rex in D&D 5e?

Tyrannosaurus Rex is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 8 beast.

What type of monster is Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Tyrannosaurus Rex is listed as a beast.

Does Tyrannosaurus Rex 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 Tyrannosaurus Rex?

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