Plesiosaurus

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Description

A plesiosaurus is a marine dinosaur whose compact body is driven by powerful flippers. Predatory and aggressive, it attacks any creature it encounters. Its flexible neck accounts for a third of its total length, letting it twist in any direction to deliver a powerful bite. ^{[1] [2]}

Basic Information

Anatomy

A plesiosaurus is a marine dinosaur whose compact body is driven by powerful flippers. Its flexible neck accounts for a third of its total length, letting it twist in any direction to deliver a powerful bite. ^{[1] [2]}

A plesiosaurus has a tough hide that provides protection during combat (i.e. natural armor). It can bite with its mouth to attack. ^{[1] [2]}

Ecology and Habitats

Plesiosaurs are aquatic creatures, can swim, and can hold their breath for 1 hour. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^Monster Manual - 5e (2014), p.79, 80.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.149.

Contents

Parent Article

• Dinosaurs

Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Plesiosaurus

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 68 ( 8d10 + 24 )

Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft.

STR

18 +4

DEX

15 +2

CON

16 +3

INT

2 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

5 -3

Skills Perception +3 , Stealth +4

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages —

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Hold Breath. The plesiosaurus can hold its breath for 1 hour.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 ( 3d6 + 4 ) piercing damage.

Suggested Terrain coastal, underwater

Sources Monster Manual - 5e