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Elk

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class: 10
Hit Points: 13 (2d10+2)
Speed: 50 ft.

STR: 16 (+3)
DEX: 10 (+0)
CON: 12 (+1)
INT: 2 (−4)
WIS: 10 (+0)
CHA: 6 (−2)

Senses: passive Perception 10
Languages: —
Challenge: 1/4 (50 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Charge. If the elk moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the elk (50 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Elk for each difficulty, party of four
Party level	Easy	Medium	Hard	Deadly
Level 1	2	—	3	4–20
Level 2	3	4–5	6	7–20
Level 3	3–5	6–7	8–10	11–20
Level 4	5–7	8–10	11–13	14–20
Level 5	8–13	14	15–20	—
Level 6	10–14	15–17	18–20	—

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Questions

What CR is the Elk?

The Elk is challenge 1/4, worth 50 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Elk have?

13 hit points (2d10+2), with AC 10.

How many should I use against four 1st-level characters?

Against four level 1 characters, 3 is hard by the encounter XP budget.