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Pugilist

Medium · Humanoid · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

75 (10d8+30)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +2

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

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +4

Skills

Athletics +5 Intimidation +2

Languages

any one

Traits

Unarmored Defense

The pugilists AC equals 10 + their Dexterity modifier + their Wisdom modifier.

Actions

Fists

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The pugilist attacks three times with their fists.

Bonus Actions

Haymaker

1/day

The pugilist attacks with their fists. On a hit, the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage.

Head Shot

1/day

The pugilist attacks with their fists. On a hit, the target makes a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, it is stunned until the end of the pugilists next turn.

Reactions

Opportune Jab

If a creature attempts to grapple the pugilist, the pugilist attacks that creature with their fists.

About Pugilist

Pugilist 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 14 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d8+30).

Pugilist has communication capabilities including any one. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Pugilist

2 tips available

When using Pugilist 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 Pugilist

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 Pugilist?: Pugilist has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Pugilist?: Pugilist is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Pugilist speak?: Pugilist can communicate in any one.