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Soldier Squad

Large · Humanoid · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

97 (15d8+30)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Survival +3

Languages

any one

Traits

Area Vulnerability

The squad takes double damage from any effect that targets an area.

Squad

The squad is composed of 5 or more soldiers. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The squad can move through any opening large enough for one Medium creature without squeezing.

Squad Dispersal

When the squad is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) soldiers with 9 hit points each.

Actions

Spears

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 6d6+10 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 31 (6d6 + 10) piercing damage or half damage if the squad is bloodied.

Bonus Actions

Tactical Movement

Until the end of the squads turn, their Speed is halved and their movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.

About Soldier Squad

Soldier Squad is a large humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 97 hit points (derived from 15d8+30).

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

GM Tips: Using Soldier Squad

2 tips available

When using Soldier Squad in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Soldier Squad

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Soldier Squad?: Soldier Squad has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Soldier Squad?: Soldier Squad is a Large Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Soldier Squad speak?: Soldier Squad can communicate in any one.