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Yeti

Yeti 5e reference with CR 3, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 3MonstrosityStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A large, shaggy humanoid that appears as a cross between a human and a bear. Standing around 8 feet tall, it is covered in long white fur that can turn brown in summer; its hands and feet are wide, ending in sharp claws, and its eyes glow icy blue.

Quick 5e Answer

Yeti CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Yeti is a CR 3 monstrosity for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 12, HP 51 (6d10 + 18), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR3
TypeMonstrosity
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC12
HP51 (6d10 + 18)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Yeti

Large, Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil

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 Class12
Hit Points51 (6d10 + 18)
Challenge3 β€’ 700 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Walk 40 ft., Climb 40 ft.
Initiative
+1
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Stealth +3, Perception +3
Damage Vulnerabilities
Fire
Damage Immunities
Cold
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 13
Passive Perception
13
Languages
Yeti
STR18+4
DEX13+1
CON16+3
INT8-1
WIS12+1
CHA7-2

Traits

Fear of Fire

If the yeti takes Fire damage, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.

Keen Smell

The yeti has Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Snow Camouflage

The yeti has Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.

Actions

Multiattack

The yeti makes two Claw attacks and can use Chilling Gaze.

Claw

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) Cold damage.

Chilling Gaze

Constitution Saving Throw: one creature the yeti can see within 30 feet. Failure: Cold damage and the target may be Paralyzed with fear.

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

Arctic

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Frozen Lake β€’ Light Snow Cover β€’ Abandoned Camp Remains
BaseOpen

Mountain

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Narrow Pass β€’ Bare Rock β€’ Rope Bridge
BaseOpen

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

Yeti 5e reference: CR 3 monstrosity, AC 12, HP 51 (6d10 + 18), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Arctic, Mountain. 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 Yeti into a focused hunt.

Using Yeti in play

Yeti can be used in Arctic, Mountain when you want a CR 3 monstrosity that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Yeti 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 Yeti 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 Arctic, Mountain.
  • Works as a CR 3 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 Yeti 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.

Yeti 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Yeti in D&D 5e?

Yeti is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 3 monstrosity.

What type of monster is Yeti?

Yeti is listed as a monstrosity.

Does Yeti 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 Yeti?

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