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

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# Elk

- Alias: [Élan](hd_monsters_elan.md)
-  Large beast, unaligned
- **Armor Class** 10
- **Hit Points** 13 (2d10 + 2)
- **Speed** 50 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|16 (+3)|10 (+0)|12 (+1)| 2 (-4)|10 (+0)| 6 (-2)|

- **Senses** passive Perception 10
- **Languages** -
- **Challenge** 1/4 (50 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 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

## Actions

**_Ram_**. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

_Hit_: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

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

_Hit_: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

