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Gnoll Demonfang

Medium · Humanoid · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

65 (10d8+20)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Constitution +4 Wisdom +2 Charisma +3

Languages

Abyssal, Gnoll

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Aligned

The gnoll radiates a Chaotic and Evil aura.

Possessed

If the gnoll demonfang is turned or affected by dispel evil and good or a similar effect, it transforms into an ordinary gnoll. Any damage it has taken carries over to its new form. If this damage exceeds its maximum hit points, it dies.

Actions

Charging Claw

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage or 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage if this is the gnolls first attack on this target this turn. The gnoll may then move up to 10 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.

Multiattack

The gnoll attacks three times with its Charging Claw.

About Gnoll Demonfang

Gnoll Demonfang is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 65 hit points (derived from 10d8+20).

Gnoll Demonfang has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Gnoll. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Gnoll Demonfang

2 tips available

When using Gnoll Demonfang in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Gnoll Demonfang

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Gnoll Demonfang?: Gnoll Demonfang has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Gnoll Demonfang?: Gnoll Demonfang is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gnoll Demonfang speak?: Gnoll Demonfang can communicate in Abyssal, Gnoll.