Beast MonstersAll 97 in the 5e SRD, sorted by challenge
The SRD contains 97 beast stat blocks, from Baboon at CR 0 up to Tyrannosaurus Rex at CR 8. Every entry links to a full stat block with tactics and an encounter difficulty calculator.
BaboonBadgerBatCatCrabDeerEagleFrogGiant Fire BeetleGoatHawkHyenaJackalLizardOctopusOwlQuipperRatRavenScorpionSea HorseSpiderVultureWeaselBlood HawkCamelFlying SnakeGiant CrabGiant RatGiant Rat (Diseased)Giant WeaselMastiffMulePoisonous SnakePonyStirgeAxe BeakBoarConstrictor SnakeDraft HorseElkGiant BadgerGiant BatGiant CentipedeGiant FrogGiant LizardGiant OwlGiant Poisonous SnakeGiant Wolf SpiderPantherRiding HorseSwarm of BatsSwarm of RatsSwarm of RavensWolfApeBlack BearCrocodileGiant GoatGiant Sea HorseGiant WaspReef SharkSwarm of BeetlesSwarm of CentipedesSwarm of InsectsSwarm of SpidersSwarm of WaspsWarhorseBrown BearDire WolfGiant EagleGiant HyenaGiant OctopusGiant SpiderGiant ToadGiant VultureLionSwarm of QuippersTigerGiant BoarGiant Constrictor SnakeGiant ElkHunter SharkPlesiosaurusPolar BearRhinocerosSaber-Toothed TigerSwarm of Poisonous SnakesGiant ScorpionKiller WhaleElephantGiant CrocodileGiant SharkTriceratopsMammothGiant ApeTyrannosaurus Rex
Found the right beast? The Encounter Builder balances it against your party — difficulty math shown, not guessed.
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Frequently Asked
How many beast monsters are in D&D 5e?
The 5e SRD includes 97 creatures of the beast type. This page lists every one, sorted by Challenge Rating.
What is the strongest beast in the SRD?
Tyrannosaurus Rex, at CR 8 (3,900 XP). The weakest is Baboon at CR 0.
What CR range do beast monsters cover?
From CR 0 to CR 8 — a spread suitable for parties from level 1 to high tiers.
