Giant Elk

Huge beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 42 (5d12+10)

Speed 60ft.

Skills Perception +4

Senses passive Perception 14

Languages Giant Elk, understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can't speak them

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Traits

Charge

If the elk moves at least 20ft 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 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

Ram

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (2d6+4) bludgeoning damage.

Hooves

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one prone creature.
Hit: 22 (4d8+4) bludgeoning damage.

The majestic giant elk is rare to the point that its appearance is often taken as a foreshadowing of an important event, such as the birth of a king. Legends tell of gods that take the form of giant elk when visiting the Material Plane. Many cultures therefore believe that to hunt these creatures is to invite divine wrath.