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Troglodyte

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

19 (3d8+6)

1/2

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Stealth +3

Languages

Troglodyte

Traits

Stench

A non-troglodyte that starts its turn within 5 feet of the troglodyte makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature is poisoned until the start of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to a troglodytes Stench for 24 hours.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the troglodyte has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Perception checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage and the target makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failure it is infected with Troglodyte Stench.

Claws

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Dart

+4 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 1d4+2 plus 1d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

Multiattack

The troglodyte attacks with its bite and its claws.

About Troglodyte

Troglodyte is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 19 hit points (derived from 3d8+6).

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

GM Tips: Using Troglodyte

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Troglodyte

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Troglodyte?: Troglodyte has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Troglodyte?: Troglodyte is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Troglodyte speak?: Troglodyte can communicate in Troglodyte.