Skeletons

Skeletons arise when animated by dark magic. They heed the summons of spellcasters who call them from their stony tombs and ancient battlefields, or rise of their own accord in places saturated with death and loss, awakened by stirrings of necromantic energy or the presence of corrupting evil.
Animated Dead Whatever sinister force awakens a skeleton infuses its bones with a dark vitality, adhering joint to joint and reassembling dismantled limbs. This energy motivates a skeleton to move and think in a rudimentary fashion, though only as a pale imitation of the way it behaved in life. An animated skeleton retains no connection to its past, although resurrecting a skeleton restores it body and soul, banishing the hateful undead spirit that empowers it. While most skeletons are the animated remains of dead humans and other humanoids, skeletal undead can be created from the bones of other creatures besides humanoids, giving rise to a host of terrifying and unique forms.
Obedient Servants Skeletons raised by spell are bound to the will of their creator. They follow orders to the letter, never questioning the tasks their masters give them, regardless of the consequences. Because of their literal interpretation of commands and unwavering obedience, skeletons adapt poorly to changing circumstances. They can't read, speak, emote, or communicate in any way except to nod, shake their heads, or point. Still, skeletons are able to accomplish a variety of relatively complex tasks. A skeleton can fight with weapons and wear armor, can load and fire a catapult or trebuchet, scale a siege ladder, form a shield wall, or dump boiling oil. However, it must receive careful instructions explaining how such tasks are accomplished. Although they lack the intellect they possessed in life, skeletons aren't mindless. Rather than break its limbs attempting to batter its way through an iron door, a skeleton tries the handle first. If that doesn't work, it searches for another way through or around the obstacle.
Habitual Behaviors Independent skeletons temporarily or permanently free of a master's control sometimes pantomime actions from their past lives, their bones echoing the rote behaviors of their former living selves. The skeleton of a miner might lift a pick and start chipping away at stone walls. The skeleton of a guard might strike up a post at a random doorway. The skeleton of a dragon might lie down on a pile of treasure, while the skeleton of a horse crops grass it can't eat. Left alone in a ballroom, the skeletons of nobles might continue an eternally unfinished dance When skeletons encounter living creatures, the necromantic energy that drives them compels them to kill unless they are commanded by their masters to refrain from doing so. They attack without mercy and fight until destroyed, for skeletons possess little sense of self and even less sense of self-preservation.
Undead Nature A skeleton doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Skeleton

Skeletons arise when animated by dark magic. They heed the summons of spellcasters who call them from their stony tombs and ancient battlefields, or rise of their own accord in places saturated with death and loss, awakened by stirrings of necromantic energy or the presence of corrupting evil.

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Armor Class	13 (armor scraps)
Hit Points	2d8+4
Speed	30 ft.
Strength	10 (+0)
Dexterity	14 (+2)
Constitution	15 (+2)
Intelligence	6 (-2)
Wisdom	8 (-1)
Charisma	5 (-3)
Damage Vulnerabilities	Bludgeoning
Damage Immunities	Poison
Condition Immunities	Exhaustion	Poisoned
Senses	Darkvision 60ft.	Passive Perception 9
Languages	Understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak
Challenge	1/4 (50 XP)
Action 1	Shortsword	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+4 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 1d6+2 piercing damage
Action 2	Shortbow	Ranged Weapon Attack	d20+4 to hit
Range 80/320 ft., one target	Hit 1d6+2 piercing damage

Minotaur Skeleton

Skeletons arise when animated by dark magic. They heed the summons of spellcasters who call them from their stony tombs and ancient battlefields, or rise of their own accord in places saturated with death and loss, awakened by stirrings of necromantic energy or the presence of corrupting evil.

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Armor Class	12 (natural armor)
Hit Points	9d10+18
Speed	40ft.
Strength	18 (+4)
Dexterity	11 (+0)
Constitution	15 (+2)
Intelligence	6 (- 2)
Wisdom	8 (-1)
Charisma	5 (-3)
Damage Vulnerabilities	Bludgeoning
Damage Immunities	Poison
Condition Immunities	Exhaustion	Poisoned
Senses	Darkvision 60ft.	Passive Perception 9
Languages	Understands Abyssal but can't speak
Challenge	2 (450 XP)
Special	Charge	If the 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 2d8 piercing damage.	If the target is a creature, it must succeed on	a DC 14 Strength saving throw o	r be pushed up to 10 feet away and knocked prone
Action 1	Greataxe	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+6 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 2d12+4 slashing damage
Action 2	Gore	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+6 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 2d8+4 piercing damage

Warhorse Skeleton

Skeletons arise when animated by dark magic. They heed the summons of spellcasters who call them from their stony tombs and ancient battlefields, or rise of their own accord in places saturated with death and loss, awakened by stirrings of necromantic energy or the presence of corrupting evil.

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Armor Class	13 (barding scraps)
Hit Points	3d10+6
Speed	60ft.
Strength	18 (+4)
Dexterity	12 (+1)
Constitution	15 (+2)
Intelligence	2 (- 4)
Wisdom	8 (- 1)
Charisma	5 (- 3)
Damage Vulnerabilities	Bludgeoning
Damage Immunities	Poison
Condition Immunities	Exhaustion	Poisoned
Senses	Darkvision 60ft.	Passive Perception 9
Languages	---
Challenge	1/2 (100 XP)
Action	Hooves	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+6 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage