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Gnoll Pack Leader

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

45 (10d8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

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 9

Languages

Gnoll

Traits

Pack Tactics

The gnoll has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the gnolls allies is within 5 feet of the creature and not incapacitated.

Actions

Chilling Laughter

Recharge 6

The gnolls barking laughter drives allies into a frenzy. Each other creature of the gnolls choice within 30 feet that can hear it and has a Rampaging Bite bonus action can use its reaction to make a Rampaging Bite.

Multiattack

The gnoll attacks twice with its spear.

Spear

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Rampaging Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one bloodied creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

About Gnoll Pack Leader

Gnoll Pack Leader is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 10d8).

Gnoll Pack Leader has communication capabilities including Gnoll. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Gnoll Pack Leader

1 tips available

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

Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Gnoll Pack Leader

1 strategies available

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

Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Pack Leader?: Gnoll Pack Leader has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Gnoll Pack Leader?: Gnoll Pack Leader is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gnoll Pack Leader speak?: Gnoll Pack Leader can communicate in Gnoll.