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[[File:Dnd Gorgon.png|thumb|right|200px|Gorgon<br />By LadyofHats (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons<br />Public Domain Image<br />''Image is not part of the SRD'']]
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[[File:Dnd Gorgon.png|thumb|right|180px|Gorgon<br />By LadyofHats (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons<br />Public Domain Image<br />''Image is not part of the SRD'']]
 
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|name=Gorgon  
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|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="mm5.171">{{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=171}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast.</ref> <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
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|subtype= <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
 
|subtype= <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Unaligned <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
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|ac=19 <!--armor class-->
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|acfluff=natural armor
 
|acfluff=natural armor
|hp=114 <!--number of hit points-->
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|hp=114  
|hd=12d10+48 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
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|speed=40 ft. <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
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|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Petrified}}
 
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Petrified}}
 
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft.  
 
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft.  
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|perception=14 <!--Passive-->
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|habitat=Forest, Grassland, Hill
 
|cr=5 <!--Challenge Rating-->
 
|cr=5 <!--Challenge Rating-->
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{{5e Ability|Trampling Charge|The gorgon moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack on the same {{srd5lc|Turn}}, that target must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 16 {{SRD5|Strength}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or be knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}. If the target is prone, the gorgon can make one attack with its hooves against it as a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}}.}}
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|summary=Bull-like creature with metallic skin
  
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|feature1=Trampling Charge
{{5e Ability|Gore|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. one target. ''Hit:'' 18 (2d12+5) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.}}
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|fdesc1=The gorgon moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack on the same {{srd5lc|Turn}}, that target must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 16 {{SRD5|Strength}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or be knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}. If the target is prone, the gorgon can make one attack with its hooves against it as a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}}.
  
{{5e Ability|Hooves|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. one target. ''Hit:'' 16 (2d10+5) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.}}
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|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. one target. ''Hit:'' 18 (2d12+5) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.
  
{{5e Ability|Petrifying Breath ({{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6)|The gorgon exhales petrifying gas in a 30-foot {{srd5lc|Cone}}. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 {{SRD5|Constitution}} saving throw. On a failed save, a target begins to turn to stone and is {{srd5lc|Restrained}}. The restrained target must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next {{srd5lc|Turn}}. On a success the effect ends on the target. On a failure, the target is petrified until freed by the ''{{srd5lc|Greater Restoration}}'' spell or other magic.}}
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|adesc2=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. one target. ''Hit:'' 16 (2d10+5) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.
  
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==Unofficial Notes==
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|alimit3={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6
The D&D Gorgon is not the gorgon from greek mythology (for that see {{SRD5|Medusa}}). Rather it is a large bull-like creature (sometimes described as being metal or covered with metal).
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|adesc3=The gorgon exhales petrifying gas in a 30-foot {{srd5lc|Cone}}. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 {{SRD5|Constitution}} saving throw. On a failed save, a target begins to turn to stone and is {{srd5lc|Restrained}}. The restrained target must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next {{srd5lc|Turn}}. On a success the effect ends on the target. On a failure, the target is petrified until freed by the ''{{srd5lc|Greater Restoration}}'' spell or other magic.
 
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{{refstart}}'''Unofficial Description:''' The D&D Gorgon is not the gorgon from greek mythology (for that see {{SRD5|Medusa}}). Rather it is a large bull-like creature (sometimes described as being metal or covered with metal).{{refend|<ref>unofficial description by [[user:Rlyehable]]. Licensed: [[CC-BY-SA]]</ref>}}
  
 
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==Sources and Notes==
==Sources==
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* [[SRD-OGL v5.1]]
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Latest revision as of 21:15, 8 February 2024

Disambiguation.png
Gorgon exists in other D&D editions see:

Gorgon (disambiguation).

This material from the 5th edition SRD is published under the OGL
Gorgon
By LadyofHats (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
Public Domain Image
Image is not part of the SRD
Gorgon [SRD5 OGL][1] [2] [3] [4]
Large Monstrosity, Unaligned
Armor Class: 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 114 (12d10+48)
Speed: 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
20 (+5) 11 (+0) 18 (+4) 2 (-4) 12 (+1) 7 (-2)
Skills: Perception +4
Condition Immunity: petrified
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages:
Habitat: Forest, Grassland, Hill
Challenge: 5 (1,800 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +3

Features

Trampling Charge. The gorgon moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the gorgon can make one attack with its hooves against it as a bonus action. 

Actions

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. one target. Hit: 18 (2d12+5) piercing damage.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. one target. Hit: 16 (2d10+5) bludgeoning damage.

Petrifying Breath (Recharge 5-6). The gorgon exhales petrifying gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a target begins to turn to stone and is restrained. The restrained target must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn. On a success the effect ends on the target. On a failure, the target is petrified until freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.


End of the SRD5 material

Template:RefstartUnofficial Description: The D&D Gorgon is not the gorgon from greek mythology (for that see Medusa). Rather it is a large bull-like creature (sometimes described as being metal or covered with metal).Template:Refend

Sources and Notes[edit]

  1. Wizards RPG Team (6 May 2015). SRD-OGL v5.1. (5e) Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL.
  2. Wizards RPG Team (September 2014). Monster Manual. (5e) Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0786965618. p. 171. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast.
  3. Habitat — Not part of the SRD5.
  4. habitat - Dungeon Master's Guide (5e) p.302-305

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Facts about "Gorgon"
AlignmentUnaligned +
AuthorSRD5 +
CRval5 +
Canontrue +
Challenge Rating5 +
Experience Points1,800 +
FeaturesTrampling Charge +, Gore +, Hooves +, Petrifying Breath (Recharge 5-6) + and {{{feature1}}} +
Hit Dice12d10+48 +
Hit Points114 +
PublicationSRD5 +
SizeLarge +
SortTextGorgon 5e +
TitleGorgon +
TypeMonstrosity +