### Giant Elk

*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)

***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.

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.