# [Mule](Rules\Source\bestiary\beast/mule-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 365, Player's Handbook (2024) p. 353. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)*
## Animals
Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they're named for or other similar creatures. For example, the [Panther](/Rules/Source/bestiary/beast/panther-xmm.md) stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the [Giant Goat](/Rules/Source/bestiary/beast/giant-goat-xmm.md) stat block might represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures.
```statblock
"name": "Mule (XMM)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "beast"
"alignment": "Unaligned"
"ac": !!int "10"
"hp": !!int "11"
"hit_dice": "2d8 + 2"
"modifier": !!int "0"
"stats":
- !!int "14"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "2"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "5"
"speed": "40 ft."
"saves":
- "strength": !!int "4"
"senses": "passive Perception 10"
"languages": ""
"cr": "1/8"
"traits":
- "desc": "The mule counts as one size larger for the purpose of determining its\
\ carrying capacity."
"name": "Beast of Burden"
"actions":
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +4, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 4 (1d4 + 2) Bludgeoning damage."
"name": "Hooves"
"source":
- "XMM"
- "XPHB"
"image": "/Rules/Source/bestiary/beast/token/mule-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
desert, hill, urban