Nodosaurus
Large Beast (Dinosaur) · Unaligned · CR 1
- Beast (Dinosaur)
- Large
- Tier 1
As a large beast (dinosaur) (unaligned), Nodosaurus carries CR 1. Common in grassland and swamp environments. Sourced from Creature Codex.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 1
- Type
- Beast (Dinosaur)
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- Unaligned
- Speed
- 30
- Habitats
- Grassland, Swamp
- Sources
- Creature Codex
Ecology
Nodosaurus is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in grassland regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Nodosaurus 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
Nodosaurus is introduced in Kobold Press's Creature Codex (2018). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nodosaurus
- What is the challenge rating of Nodosaurus?
- The CR on Nodosaurus is 1. That CR fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
- What type of creature is Nodosaurus?
- Nodosaurus is classified as a beast (dinosaur) in D&D 5e, large size, unaligned alignment.
- Where does Nodosaurus live?
- The bestiary places Nodosaurus in Grassland, Swamp.