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Strider

Medium · Humanoid · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

90 (12d8+36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

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 20

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Wisdom +7

Skills

Nature +4 Perception +7 Stealth +7 Survival +7

Languages

any two

Traits

Keen Hearing and Sight

The strider has advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Trackless Travel

The strider can't be tracked by nonmagical means.

Trained Accuracy

The striders weapon attacks deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage (included below).

Actions

Multiattack

The strider attacks twice.

Shortbow

+7 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 3d6+4 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Shortsword

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Aimed Strike

The strider gains advantage on their next attack made before the end of their turn.

Skirmish Step

The strider moves up to half their Speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

About Strider

Strider is a medium 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 90 hit points (derived from 12d8+36).

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

GM Tips: Using Strider

2 tips available

When using Strider 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 Strider

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 Strider?: Strider has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Strider?: Strider is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Strider speak?: Strider can communicate in any two.