Huge beast (dinosaur), unaligned
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Armor Class (suggested) 17 (frontal), 19 (flanks), 18 (rear), 12 (underbelly)
Hit Points 68 (8d12 + 16)
Hit Points (suggested) 76 (9d12 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +4 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (+4) | 11 (+0) | 15 (+2) | 2 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 5 (-3) |
Skills (suggested) Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages –
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
ACTIONS
- Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
5th Edition Advanced Mode
Limiting the power of a character and making the overall difficulty of the game harder, does not reduce the creativity, indeed it does quite the opposite.
The Game Master has the option to use any and all of the instances proposed in this guide, or just some of them according to their preference.
It is the lack of something that move and motivate characters, not the abundance of it
DESCRIPTION
Ankylosaurus is a huge, plant-eating dinosaur that lived in the late Cretaceous period, about 66 million years ago. It has a thick, armored body covered with bony plates and spikes, and a massive, club-like tail that it uses as a weapon. Its head is also protected by a helmet-like structure, and it has a small mouth with leaf-shaped teeth. Ankylosaurus is about 6 to 8 meters long, and weighs around 4 to 8 tons.
COMBAT
Ankylosaurus is not a very aggressive creature, but it will defend itself fiercely if threatened. It can swing its tail with great force, delivering a devastating blow to any enemy that gets too close. The tail can also knock down smaller creatures, making them vulnerable to further attacks. Ankylosaurus can also charge at foes, using its head as a battering ram. Its armor makes it resistant to most physical attacks, but it is vulnerable to its soft underbelly.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
Ankylosaurus lives in grasslands and forests, where it feeds on low-growing plants and shrubs. It is a solitary creature, but it may form temporary pairs during the mating season. Ankylosaurus lays eggs in nests that it digs in the ground, and guards them until they hatch. The young are born with soft skin, which hardens as they grow older. Ankylosaurus has few natural predators, but it may be hunted by large carnivorous dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex.
ECOLOGY
Ankylosaurus plays an important role in the ecosystem, as it helps to spread seeds and fertilize the soil with its droppings. It also provides food for scavengers and decomposers after it dies. Ankylosaurus is one of the last surviving members of the ankylosaur family, which evolved over 100 million years ago. It is closely related to other armored dinosaurs such as Nodosaurus and Euoplocephalus. Ankylosaurus became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous period, along with most other dinosaurs, due to a massive asteroid impact that changed the climate of the Earth.
Ankylosaurus can be used as mounts or pulling animals for vehicles.
The statistics are detailed in the D&D 5e Animals & Vehicles reference guide. Just have a look at the preview on DrivethruRpg.