5e Cards
Challenge 2: 2

Rhinoceros

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class
11 (natural armor)
Hit Points
45 (6d10+12)
Speed
40 ft.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
8 (−1)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Senses
passive Perception 11
Languages
—
Challenge
2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

Charge. If the rhinoceros moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the rhinoceros (450 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Rhinoceros for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 2—1—2–20
Level 31—23–20
Level 4—2—3–20
Level 52345–20
Level 6234–67–20
Level 7345–67–20

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Questions

What CR is the Rhinoceros?

The Rhinoceros is challenge 2, worth 450 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Rhinoceros have?

45 hit points (6d10+12), with AC 11 from natural armor.

How many should I use against four 2nd-level characters?

Against four level 2 characters, 1 is medium by the encounter XP budget.