Allosaurus

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Description

The allosaurus is a predator possessing great size, strength, and speed. It can run down almost any prey over open ground, pouncing to pull creatures down with its wicked claws. ^{[1] [2]}

Basic Information

Anatomy

An allosaurus can bite with its mouth and rake with its claws to attack. They have a tough hide that provides protection during combat (i.e. natural armor). ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^Monster Manual - 5e (2014), p.79.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.116.

Contents

Parent Article

• Dinosaurs

Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Allosaurus

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 51 ( 6d10 + 18 )

Speed 60 ft.

STR

19 +4

DEX

13 +1

CON

17 +3

INT

2 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

5 -3

Skills Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages —

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Pounce. If the allosaurus moves at least 30 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the allosaurus can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 ( 2d10 + 4 ) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 ( 1d8 + 4 ) slashing damage.

Suggested Terrain grassland

Sources Monster Manual - 5e