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Minotaur Skeleton

Minotaur Skeleton

Minotaur Skeleton Game Tokens

Enhance your tabletop experience with our free Minotaur Skeleton game tokens at Mistcharter Maps! Download now to bring the chilling presence of these undead guardians to your adventures with detailed, vivid artwork. Whether you're navigating a cursed dungeon or facing a necromancer's army, our tokens will add an extra layer of immersion to your gameplay.

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  • Challenge Rating

    2

  • Type

    Undead

  • Size

    Large

  • Habitat

    Cave
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  • AC

    12

  • HP

    76 (9d10 + 27)

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    Minotaur Skeleton Introduction

    In the dim, flickering torchlight of the ancient labyrinth, a chilling presence looms ahead. The air grows colder, and an unsettling silence envelops the stone corridors. As you venture deeper, the echo of clattering bones reverberates through the passageways, heralding the approach of a fearsome guardian long since stripped of flesh and mercy—the Minotaur Skeleton.


    This towering monstrosity stands over eight feet tall, its skeletal frame a grotesque parody of the once-mighty beast it was in life. The Minotaur Skeleton's massive horns curve menacingly from its skull, casting eerie shadows that dance along the walls. Its eye sockets burn with an unholy light, a malevolent glow that pierces the darkness and chills the soul. The creature's bony hands clutch a rusted greataxe, its blade still sharp enough to cleave through armor and bone alike.


    Legends speak of the Minotaur Skeleton as the cursed remains of a once-proud warrior, condemned to guard the labyrinth for eternity. It is said that those who dare to disturb its eternal vigil will face its wrath, as it relentlessly pursues intruders with a single-minded determination. The creature's movements are unnaturally swift and silent, its skeletal joints creaking only when it lunges to attack.


    The labyrinth itself is a place of ancient power, a sprawling maze of twisting corridors and hidden chambers. It is whispered that the Minotaur Skeleton is bound to this place by dark magic, its soul trapped within the labyrinth's stone walls. Some say that the creature's presence is a punishment for a long-forgotten crime, while others believe it serves as a guardian to protect a hidden treasure or a powerful artifact.


    As you stand at the threshold of the labyrinth, the weight of its history presses down upon you. The Minotaur Skeleton is more than just a mindless undead; it is a remnant of a bygone era, a testament to the dark forces that shaped the world. To face it is to confront the very essence of fear and to challenge the boundaries between life and death. Will you dare to enter the labyrinth and face the Minotaur Skeleton, or will you turn back, leaving its secrets forever shrouded in mystery?


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  • Minotaur Skeleton Skills & Traits

    Skills

    • Perception: +6

    Senses

    • Darkvision: 60 ft.
    • Passive Perception: 16

    Languages

    • Understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak

    Abilities

    • Charge: If the minotaur skeleton moves at least 10 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away and knocked prone.

    Actions

    • Multiattack: The minotaur skeleton makes two attacks: one with its greataxe and one with its gore.
    • Greataxe: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d12 + 4) slashing damage.
    • Gore: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

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    Battle Tips for Minotaur Skeleton

    The Minotaur Skeleton is a formidable undead creature that combines the brute strength of a minotaur with the relentless nature of a skeleton. As a Dungeon Master, utilizing this creature effectively can create a thrilling and challenging encounter for your players. Below are some tips on how to use Minotaur Skeletons in battle, strategies for multiple creatures, and tactics for retreat.


    Using Minotaur Skeletons in Battle

    • Charge Attack: The Minotaur Skeleton's charge ability can be devastating. Use narrow corridors or long hallways to maximize the impact of its charge, forcing players to think strategically about positioning.
    • Intimidation Factor: The skeletal appearance of the minotaur can be used to instill fear. Describe the eerie clattering of bones and the hollow gaze to enhance the atmosphere and potentially cause hesitation among players.
    • Environmental Advantage: Place the Minotaur Skeleton in environments that complement its abilities, such as labyrinthine dungeons or areas with low visibility, to make it harder for players to predict its movements.

    Coordinating Multiple Minotaur Skeletons

    • Flanking Maneuvers: Use multiple Minotaur Skeletons to flank the party, forcing them to split their focus and resources. This can be particularly effective in open spaces where the skeletons can approach from different angles.
    • Overwhelming Force: Deploy a group of Minotaur Skeletons to overwhelm the party with sheer numbers. This can create a sense of urgency and force players to prioritize targets quickly.
    • Divide and Conquer: Use the Minotaur Skeletons to separate the party members, isolating them and making it easier to pick them off one by one.

    Retreat and Tactical Withdrawal

    • Strategic Retreat: If the battle turns against the Minotaur Skeletons, have them retreat to a more advantageous position, such as a choke point or a location with traps, to regroup and counterattack.
    • Feigning Defeat: Use the Minotaur Skeletons to feign a retreat, luring the party into a trap or ambush set by other creatures or environmental hazards.
    • Reinforcements: If the Minotaur Skeletons are part of a larger undead force, have them fall back to join reinforcements, creating a larger and more formidable threat for the players to face.

    By employing these strategies, you can make encounters with Minotaur Skeletons memorable and challenging, testing the tactical skills and adaptability of your players.


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