This article is a Minotaur are chaotic evil tall and muscular humanoid creatures with coarse fur-covered bodies and bull-like heads. They tend to favor axes as weapons.
These beasts are able to get into melee range and commence close quarters combat, swinging their battle Axe with great strength. In the original game, it looks as if the monster was modeled on the Ogre and given a different animation. The creature has 3 pips in "Spiked Weapon" proficiency assigned, like the Ogre, but none of the in-game Minotaur actually use this weapon category. This is likely an oversight.
Locations[]
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn[]
- For a party whose leader has at least 1M points of experience, but less than 2M XP, groups consisting of one minotaur and five umber hulks may appear at the following locations:[2]
- Athkatla, Temple District, sewers – in Mekrath's Laboratory in the southeast (
AR0705) - Bridge District, Five Flagons Theatre – two groups in the Planar Prison: one on the first bridge to the east of the entrance, the other at the eastern end of the northern bridge (
AR0516) - Spellhold – at the foot of the southwestern stairs to the exit of the dungeon's 1st level (
AR1512)
- Athkatla, Temple District, sewers – in Mekrath's Laboratory in the southeast (
- Athkatla, slums – one is found among the beastmaster's creatures behind the Copper Coronet arena, in the last cell to the east (
AR0406|3675.1938) - Docks – three hold guard in Kangaxx's House (
AR0330) - Five Flagons Theatre – four are allied with three Prison Captains in the fleshy trap "Prison Cell" to the north from the entrance to the Planar Prison; (
AR0520) one more might also spawn to the far east from the entrance (south-east part of the map) - Spellhold – a dozen of these beasts are grouped in locations within the third level of the dungeon(
AR1514)
Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal[]
| “ | The monster comes—prepare your weapons. | ” |
- Amkethran – one of two possible creatures repeatedly summoned by Captain Erelon as practicing targets for his archers (
AR5500)
Gladiators of Thay[]
| “ | *snarl* | ” |
- Two are among the team of opponents fought in Tier 1 – Battle 2[3]
Known minotaurs[]
- See also: Category:Minotaurs
- Andorian
- Ghallus
- Garock
- Maferan
- Minotaur (Umar Hills)
- Rock
- See also the Golden Calf Idol
Mod content[]
This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.
The Sword Coast Stratagems mod makes modest revisions to the basic 4 HD versions of these minotaur creatures. A default SCS Fighter Script is assigned for better and smarter tactical AI behavior. The Minotaur is also provided with 2 pips in Axe weapon proficiency and 2 pips in single weapon fighting style. This improves THAC0, damage, critical hit chances and armor class slightly.
External links[]
- Minotaur on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.