> [Monsters, NPC and Animals](srd_monsters.md)

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# Giant Elk

- Alias: [Élan géant](hd_monsters_elan_geant.md)
-  Huge beast, unaligned
- **Armor Class** 14 (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 42 (5d12 + 10)
- **Speed** 60 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|19 (+4)|16 (+3)|14 (+2)| 7 (-2)|14 (+2)|10 (+0)|

- **Skills** Perception +4
- **Senses** passive Perception 14
- **Languages** Giant Elk understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can't speak them
- **Challenge** 2 (450 XP)

## Special Features

**_Charge_**. If the elk moves at least 20 feet 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 10 ft., one target.

_Hit_: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

**_Hooves_**. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature.

_Hit_: 22 (4d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

