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Boggard Sovereign

Large · Humanoid · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

67 (9d10+18)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Intimidation +3 Perception +3 Stealth +3

Languages

Boggard, Common

Traits

Amphibious

The boggard can breathe air and water.

Speak with Frogs and Toads

The boggard can communicate with frogs and toads.

Actions

Earthshaking Croak

1/day

Each non-frog and non-boggard creature within 30 feet makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw taking 14 (4d6) thunder damage and falling prone on a failure or taking half damage on a success.

Incite Frenzy

1/day

Each boggard and frog with a Bite attack within 60 feet may use its reaction to make a Bite attack.

Parting Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+3 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage. On a hit the boggard may jump up to its Speed horizontally and half its Speed vertically without provoking opportunity attacks.

Summon Frog Guardians

1/day

The boggard magically summons two Medium frog guardians which wriggle from the ground in an empty space within 30 feet. They follow the boggards orders and disappear after 1 minute. They have the statistics of boggards except they have Intelligence 2 have no spear attack and can make a bite attack as part of their Vaulting Leap.

About Boggard Sovereign

Boggard Sovereign is a large humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 67 hit points (derived from 9d10+18).

Boggard Sovereign has communication capabilities including Boggard, Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Boggard Sovereign

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When using Boggard Sovereign in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Boggard Sovereign

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When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Boggard Sovereign?: Boggard Sovereign has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Boggard Sovereign?: Boggard Sovereign is a Large Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Boggard Sovereign speak?: Boggard Sovereign can communicate in Boggard, Common.