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Troll

Large · Giant · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

84 (8d10+40)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

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 11

Skills

Stealth +4

Languages

Giant

Traits

1-4: Arm

If the troll has an arm, it loses an arm. It loses one of its claw attacks, and the severed arm can make a claw attack.

5-6: Head

If the troll has a head, it loses its head. It loses its bite attack, and the severed head can make a bite attack.

Keen Smell

The troll has advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell.

Regeneration

The troll regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the troll takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesnt function on its next turn. The troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesnt regenerate.

Severed Limbs

If the troll is dealt a critical hit with a slashing weapon, one of its extremities is severed. The extremity has AC 15, 10 hit points, a Speed of 10, and the trolls Regeneration trait. The troll controls the severed extremity and perceives through it with the appropriate senses (for instance, it sees through the eyes of its severed head). As a bonus action, the troll can reattach the extremity. While the troll is missing the extremity, its maximum hit points are reduced by 10. Roll d6 to determine the severed extremity:

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Claw

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d4+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The troll attacks with its bite and twice with its claw.

About Troll

Troll is a large giant with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 84 hit points (derived from 8d10+40).

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

GM Tips: Using Troll

1 tips available

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

Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Troll

1 strategies available

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

Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

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