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Brontosaurus

Gargantuan Beast (Dinosaur) · · CR 5

  • Beast (Dinosaur)
  • Gargantuan
  • Tier 2

Brontosaurus is a gargantuan beast (dinosaur), CR 5. Found in forest and grassland. Sourced from Monsters of the Multiverse and Volo's Guide to Monsters.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
5
Type
Beast (Dinosaur)
Size
Gargantuan
Alignment
Speed
30 ft.
Habitats
Forest, Grassland
Sources
Monsters of the Multiverse, Volo's Guide to Monsters

Ecology

Brontosaurus is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in forest regions. It is gargantuan-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Brontosaurus is driven by instinct — territory, hunger, fear, mating. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Brontosaurus is reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse and expanded in Volo's Guide to Monsters. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 5 monstersAll Beast (Dinosaur)sForestGrassland

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brontosaurus

What is the challenge rating of Brontosaurus?
Listed CR for Brontosaurus: 5. Match it to a party that suits mid-tier groups.
What type of creature is Brontosaurus?
By creature type, Brontosaurus is a beast (dinosaur), gargantuan size.
Where does Brontosaurus live?
The bestiary places Brontosaurus in Forest, Grassland.
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