D&D 5e Monster Expansion

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The document describes several fantasy creatures such as raptors, apes, lizards, eagles and wraiths including their stats and abilities.

Creatures described include raptors, apes, lizards, eagles and wraiths.

Creatures have various abilities and attacks such as multiattack, bite, fist, rock throwing, incorporeal movement, life drain, etc.

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MONSTER EXPANSION

Large beast, unaligned


Armor Class 11
Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
19 (+4)

Armor Class 12
Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
DEX
15 (+2)

CON
11 (+0)

CON
16 (+3)

INT
6 (-2)

WIS
12 (+1)

CHA
7 (-2)

Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3


Senses passive Perception 13
Languages
Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Medium beast, unaligned

STR
8 (-1)

DEX
12 (+1)

Actions
INT
4 (-3)

WIS
14 (+2)

CHA
8 (-1)

Skills Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Keen Sight. The raptor has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Multiattack. The ape makes two fist attacks.


Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/60 ft.,
one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Actions
Multiattack. The raptor makes two attacks: one with its
beak and one with its talons.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage.

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Flyby. The eagle doesnt provoke opportunity attacks


when it flies out of an enemys reach.
Large beast, unaligned

Keen Sight. The eagle has advantage on Wisdom


(Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)


Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)

DEX
12 (+1)

CON
14 (+2)

INT
2 (-4)

WIS
10 (+0)

CHA
5 (-2)

Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 30 ft., passive


Perception 10
Languages
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Keen Sense. The lizard has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception, Survival) checks to detect or track a
creature that doesnt have all its hit points.

Actions
Multiattack. The eagle makes two attacks: one with its
beak and one with its talons.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is
a creature, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution
saving throw or contract a disease. Until the disease is
cured, the target has the poisoned condition and cant
regain hit points except by magical means. The targets
hit point maximum decreases by 7 (2d6) every 24
hours. If the targets hit point maximum drops to 0 as a
result of this disease, the target dies.

Large beast, unaligned


Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24)
Speed 50 ft.
STR
20 (+5)

DEX
15 (+2)

CON
17 (+3)

INT
3 (-4)

WIS
12 (+1)

CHA
8 (-1)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4


Senses passive Perception 13
Languages
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on
Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing/smell.
Large beast, neutral good

Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on an attack roll


against a creature if at least one of the wolfs allies is
within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isnt
incapacitated.

Armor Class 13
Hit Points 52 (7d10 + 14)
Speed 10 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

18 (+4)

17 (+3)

15 (+2)

10 (+0)

16 (+3)

12 (+1)

Skills Perception +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Giant Eagle, Auran, Common
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage. If the target is
a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving
throw or be knocked prone.

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MONSTER EXPANSION

Large beast, unaligned

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12
Hit Points 67 (9d10 + 18)
Speed 50 ft.

Armor Class 12
Hit Points 76 (9d10 + 27)
Speed 40 ft.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

20 (+5)

15 (+2)

15 (+2)

3 (-4)

12 (+1)

10 (+0)

20 (+5)

15 (+2)

16 (+3)

3 (-4)

12 (+1)

10 (+0)

Skills Perception +4, Stealth +8


Senses passive Perception 14
Languages
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Skills Perception +4, Stealth +8


Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Keen Smell. The lion has advantage on Wisdom


(Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Keen Smell. The tiger has advantage on Wisdom


(Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pack Tactics. The lion has advantage on an attack roll


against a creature if at least one of the lions allies is
within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isnt
incapacitated.

Pounce. If the tiger moves at least 20 feet straight


toward a creature and then hits with a claw attack on
the same turn, the target must succeed on a DC 16
Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target
is prone, the lion can make one bite attack against it as
a bonus action.

Pounce. If the lion moves at least 20 feet straight


toward a creature and then hits with a claw attack on
the same turn, the target must succeed on a DC 16
Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target
is prone, the lion can make one bite attack against it as
a bonus action.
Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, the lion
can long jump up to 25 feet.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

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MONSTER EXPANSION

Large beast, unaligned

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)


Hit Points 114 (12d10 + 48)
Speed 40 ft.

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)


Hit Points 95 (10d10 + 40)
Speed 40 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR
23 (+6)

DEX
8 (-1)

CON
19 (+4)

INT
2 (-4)

WIS
12 (+1)

CHA
6 (-2)

Senses passive Perception 11


Languages
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Charge. If the rhinoceros moves at least 20 feet
straight toward a target and then hits with a gore attack
on the same turn, the target takes an extra 18 (4d8)
bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must
succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone.

STR
22 (+6)

DEX
10 (+0)

CON
18 (+4)

INT
2 (-4)

WIS
13 (+1)

CHA
8 (-1)

Skills Perception +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Actions

Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its


bite and one with its claws.

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one


target. Hit: 24 (4d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one


target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft.,
one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) slashing damage.

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MONSTER EXPANSION

Medium humanoid (gnoll), chaotic evil


Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 97 (13d8 + 39)
Speed 30 ft.

Medium humanoid (gnoll), chaotic evil


Armor Class 14 (studded leather)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
17 (+3)

DEX
15 (+2)

CON
15 (+2)

INT
8 (-1)

WIS
11 (+0)

CHA
9 (-1)

Saving Throws Con +4


Skills Perception +2, Survival +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Gnoll
Challenge 3 (700 XP)

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

18 (+4)

16 (+3)

16 (+3)

10 (+0)

12 (+1)

13 (+1)

Saving Throws Con +6, Wis +4


Skills Perception +4, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Gnoll
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Rampage. When a gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit
points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll can take
a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make a
bite attack.

Actions

Rampage. When a gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit


points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll can take
a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make a
bite attack.

Multiattack. The gnoll makes two melee attacks with its


glaive and one with its bite, or two ranged attacks with
its longbow.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one


target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Multiattack. The gnoll makes two melee attacks with its


glaive or two ranged attacks with its longbow. It may
substitute its bite for one of its melee attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Glaive. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft.,
one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range
150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Glaive. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft.,


one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) slashing damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range
150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Reactions
Revenge. When hit by a melee attack, the gnoll can
mark the attacker for revenge. On its next turn, the gnoll
has advantage on its first attack against that opponent.

Reactions
Revenge. When hit by a melee attack, the gnoll can
mark the attacker for revenge. On its next turn, the gnoll
has advantage on its first attack against that opponent.

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MONSTER EXPANSION

Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil


Armor Class 17 (chain shirt, shield)
Hit Points 36 (8d6 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil
Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield)
Hit Points 18 (4d6 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)

DEX
14 (+2)

CON
12 (+1)

INT
10 (+0)

WIS
8 (-1)

CHA
8 (-1)

Skills Athletics +2, Stealth +6


Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Killer Instinct. Once per turn when the goblin hits a
creature with a weapon attack, the creature takes an
extra 3 (1d6) damage if its below its hit point maximum.
Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or
Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Actions
Multiattack. The goblin makes two attacks with its
scimitar. The second attack has disadvantage.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range
80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

11 (+0)

14 (+2)

12 (+1)

10 (+0)

8 (-1)

12 (+1)

Skills Athletics +2, Intimidation +3, Stealth +6


Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Killer Instinct. Once per turn when the goblin hits a
creature with a weapon attack, the creature takes an
extra 3 (1d6) damage if its below its hit point maximum.
Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or
Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Actions
Multiattack. The goblin makes two attacks with its
scimitar.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Javelin. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range
30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Reactions
Redirect Attack. When a creature the goblin can see
targets it with an attack, the goblin chooses another
goblin within 5 feet of it. The two goblins swap places,
and the chosen goblin becomes the target instead.

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MONSTER EXPANSION

Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil


Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil

DEX
14 (+2)

CON
13 (+1)

INT
11 (+0)

WIS
10 (+0)

CON
15 (+2)

INT
12 (+1)

WIS
10 (+0)

CHA
12 (+1)

Saving Throws Wis +3


Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)


Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)

DEX
14 (+2)

CHA
10 (+0)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10


Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can
deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a
weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally
of the hobgoblin that isnt incapacitated.

Actions
Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes two longsword
attacks.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range
150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can


deal an extra 10 (3d6) damage to a creature it hits with
a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally
of the hobgoblin that isnt incapacitated.

Actions
Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes three melee attacks.
Alternatively, it can make two ranged weapon attacks.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8
(1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If
the target is the hobgoblins size or smaller, it must
succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range
150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Reactions
Parry. The hobgoblin adds 3 to its AC against one
melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the hobgoblin
must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

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Legendary Actions
The hobgoblin general can take 3 legendary actions,
choosing from the options below. Only one legendary
action option can be used at a time and only at the end
of another creatures turn. The hobgoblin general
regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Attack. The hobgoblin general makes one melee
weapon attack.
Bolster. All goblinoids within 30 feet of, and including,
the hobgoblin general are bolstered until the end of
its next turn. Bolstered goblinoids cant be charmed
or frightened.
Maneuver (Costs 2 Actions). All goblinoids within 30
feet of, and including, the hobgoblin general can
immediately move up to half their speed. Opportunity
attacks against them are at disadvantage.

Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil


Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 127 (17d8 + 51)
Speed 30 ft.
STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

17 (+3)

14 (+2)

17 (+3)

15 (+2)

12 (+1)

16 (+3)

Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +5, Cha +7


Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can
deal an extra 14 (4d6) damage to a creature it hits with
a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an
ally of the hobgoblin that isnt incapacitated.

Actions
Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes three attacks.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Javelin. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range
30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).
For 1 minute, the hobgoblin can utter a special
command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature
that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or
saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll
provided it can hear and understand the hobgoblin. A
creature can benefit from only one Leadership die at a
time. This effect ends if the hobgoblin is incapacitated.

Reactions
Parry. The hobgoblin adds 3 to its AC against one
melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the hobgoblin
must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

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MONSTER EXPANSION

Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil


Armor Class 13
Hit Points 21 (6d6)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
9 (-1)

Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil


Armor Class 15 (wooden shield)
Hit Points 10 (3d6)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
8 (-1)

DEX
16 (+3)

CON
10 (+0)

INT
8 (-1)

WIS
7 (-2)

CHA
8 (-1)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8


Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack
roll against a creature if at least one of the kobolds
allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isnt
incapacitated.

Actions
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/120
ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

DEX
16 (+3)

CON
11 (+0)

INT
9 (-1)

WIS
8 (-1)

CHA
12 (+1)

Skills Arcana +1, Deception +3


Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack
roll against a creature if at least one of the kobolds
allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isnt
incapacitated.
Spellcasting. The kobold is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 11, +3 to
hit with spell attacks). It knows these sorcerer spells:
Cantrips (at-will): acid splash, blade ward, poison spray,
shocking grasp
1st level (4 slots): color spray, shield
2nd level (2 slots): cloud of daggers, misty step

Actions
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.

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10

Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil


Armor Class 17 (splint mail)
Hit Points 127 (15d8 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.

Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil


Armor Class 16 (ring mail, shield)
Hit Points 85 (10d8 + 40)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)

DEX
12 (+1)

CON
18 (+4)

INT
7 (-2)

STR
19 (+4)
WIS
11 (+0)

CHA
10 (+1)

Saving Throws Str +6, Con +6


Skills Intimidation +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Orc
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move up to
its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Gruumshs Fury. The orc deals an extra 4 (1d8)
damage when it hits with a weapon attack (included).

Actions
Multiattack. The orc makes two weapon attacks.
Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit,
reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d6 +
4 plus 1d8) piercing damage.

Reactions
Furious Advance. The orc imposes disadvantage on
one opportunity attack when it moves toward a hostile
creature it can see. To do so, the orc must see the
attacker and be carrying a shield.

DEX
12 (+1)

CON
19 (+4)

INT
12 (+1)

WIS
12 (+1)

CHA
16 (+3)

Saving Throws Str +7, Con +7, Int +4, Wis +4


Skills Intimidation +6, Perception +4, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Orc
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move up to
its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Gruumshs Fury. The orc deals an extra 4 (1d8)
damage when it hits with a weapon attack (included).

Actions
Multiattack. The orc makes three weapon attacks.
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 15 (1d12 + 4 plus 1d8) slashing
damage.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit,
reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d6 +
4 plus 1d8) piercing damage.

Reactions
Furious Defense. The orc imposes disadvantage on
one melee weapon attack by an opponent it can see. If
the attack hits anyway, the orc can make one melee
weapon attack against that opponent.

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11

Large giant, chaotic evil


Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 115 (11d10 + 55)
Speed 30 ft.
STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

20 (+5)

10 (+0)

20 (+5)

7 (-2)

7 (-2)

8 (-1)

Damage Vulnerabilities radiant


Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages Giant, Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Keen Smell. The troll has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Regeneration. The troll regains 10 hit points at the
start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point. If the troll
takes fire or radiant damage, this trait doesnt function
at the start of the trolls next turn.

Huge giant, chaotic neutral

Sunlight Curse. While in direct sunlight, the troll has


disadvantage on all checks, including saving throws
and attack rolls. At the start of its turn, it must make a
DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be permanently
petrified at the end of its turn.

STR
20 (+5)

Actions
Multiattack. The troll makes three attacks: one stomp
and two with its greatclub.
Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the
target is a creature of a size smaller than the troll, it
must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone.

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)


Hit Points 195 (17d12 + 85)
Speed 30 ft.
DEX
9 (-1)

CON
21 (+5)

INT
8 (-1)

WIS
12 (+1)

CHA
8 (-1)

Damage Vulnerabilities fire


Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Giant
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Keen Smell. The troll has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Regeneration. The troll regains 15 hit points at the
start of its turn. If the troll takes acid or fire damage, this
trait doesnt function at the start of the trolls next turn.
The troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and
doesnt regenerate.
Forest Camouflage. The troll has advantage on
Dexterity (Stealth) checks to hide in wooded terrain.

Actions
Multiattack. The troll makes three attacks: one with its
bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft.,
one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5) slashing damage.

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Large giant, chaotic evil

Huge giant, neutral evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)


Hit Points 230 (20d10 + 120)
Speed 30 ft.

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)


Hit Points 283 (21d12 + 147)
Speed 40 ft.

STR
22 (+6)

DEX
10 (+0)

CON
22 (+6)

INT
4 (-3)

WIS
7 (-2)

CHA
7 (-2)

STR
24 (+7)

DEX
12 (+1)

CON
24 (+7)

INT
10 (+0)

WIS
13 (+1)

CHA
11 (+0)

Saving Throws St +10, Con +10


Skills Perception +2
Damage Resistances cold
Senses darkvision 90 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Giant (cant speak intelligibly)
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP)

Saving Throws Str +12, Int +5, Wis +6, Cha +5


Skills Perception +6
Damage Resistances cold
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Giant
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP)

Keen Smell. The troll has advantage on Wisdom


(Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Keen Smell. The troll has advantage on Wisdom


(Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Regeneration. The troll regains 15 hit points at the


start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point. If the troll
takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesnt function at
the start of the trolls next turn.

Regeneration. The troll regains 20 hit points at the


start of its turn. If the troll takes acid or damage, this
trait doesnt function at the start of the trolls next turn.
The troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and
doesnt regenerate.

Actions
Multiattack. The troll makes three attacks: one stomp
and two with its claws.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) slashing damage.
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. If the
target is a creature of a size smaller than the troll, it
must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone.

Mountain Camouflage. The troll has advantage on


Dexterity (Stealth) checks to hide in rocky terrain.

Actions
Multiattack. The troll makes three attacks: one stomp
and two with its claws.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft.,
one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) slashing damage.
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 21 (4d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage. If the
target is a creature of a size smaller than the troll, it
must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone.
Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, range 60/240
ft., one target. Hit: 33 (4d12 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

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Medium undead, neutral evil


Armor Class 16 breastplate)
Hit Points 97 (13d8 + 39)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)

DEX
14 (+2)

CON
17 (+3)

INT
10 (+0)

WIS
14 (+2)

CHA
16 (+3)

Skills Perception +5, Stealth +5


Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing,
and slashing from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages the languages it knew in life
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the wight has
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions
Multiattack. The wight makes two longsword attacks
and uses Life Drain, or it makes two longbow attacks.
Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) necrotic damage. The
target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving
throw or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount
equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the
target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect
reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain by
this attack rises 24 hours later as a wight under the
wight kings control, unless the humanoid is restored to
life or its body is destroyed.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8
(1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range
150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Reactions
Parry. The wight adds 3 to its AC against one melee
attack that would hit it. To do so, the wight must see the
attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

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Medium undead, neutral evil


Armor Class 16 (breastplate) or 13 (unarmored)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft. in armor, fly 60 ft. (hover) unarmored
STR
8 (-1)

DEX
17 (+3)

CON
17 (+3)

INT
14 (+2)

WIS
15 (+2)

CHA
16 (+3)

Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning,


thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
nonmagical weapons that arent silvered
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion,
paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone
Senses darkvision 60 ft., truesight 20 ft., passive
Perception 12
Languages the languages it knew in life
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
Incorporeal Movement. The wraith can move through
other creatures and objects as if they were difficult
terrain, but only when it is not bearing any items. The
wraith cannot end its turn instead a creature or object.

Breath of Death. One living being within 10 feet of the


dread wraith must make a DC 15 Constitution saving
throw or take 9 (2d8) necrotic damage and have its
hit point maximum reduced (as Life Drain). The dread
wraith regains a number of hit points equal to the
damage caused. A creature cannot be targeted by
this effect more than once per round.
Create Undead. A humanoid within 15 feet of the dread
wraith that has been dead for no longer than 1 hour
immediately rises as an undead creature under the
wraiths control. If the target was killed by Life Drain
or Breath of Death, it rises as a normal wraith. If killed
by any other manner, it rises as a wight.
Cause Fear (Costs 2 Actions). Every living being
within 20 feet of the dread wraith must make a DC 15
Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1
minute. While frightened, creatures must take the
Dash action and move away from the dread wraith by
the safest available route, unless there is nowhere to
move. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the
end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on
a success. If a creatures saving throw is successful
or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the
dread wraiths Cause Fear for the next 24 hours.

Incorporeal Substance. The wraith can immediately


ignore effects that cause it to be grappled or restrained,
but any items carried or worn are dropped.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the wraith has
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions
Multiattack. The wraith uses Life Drain and makes one
rapier attack if it is carrying the weapon.
Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 21 (4d8 + 3) necrotic damage. The
target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving
throw or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount
equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until
the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this
effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 7
(2d6) poison damage. The target must succeed on a
DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1
hour.

Legendary Actions
The dread wraith can take 3 legendary actions,
choosing from the options below. Only one legendary
action option can be used at a time and only at the end
of another creatures turn. The dread wraith regains
spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

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