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Badger, Giant

Medium · Beast · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +1 Dexterity +0 Constitution +2 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +1 Charisma -3

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

frightened

Traits

Grumpy

When in combat, the badger attacks the creature that most recently dealt damage to it, provided that creature is within range or moving to it doesn't cause the badger to provoke opportunity attacks. The badger otherwise attacks the nearest hostile creature.

Heightened Smell

The badger's Perception is 16 when perceiving by smell.

Actions

Bite

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) piercing damage.

Claws

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+1 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The badger makes one Bite attack and one Claws attack.

About Badger, Giant

Badger, Giant is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 15 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Badger, Giant

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 15 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Badger, Giant

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 15 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Badger, Giant?: Badger, Giant has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Badger, Giant?: Badger, Giant is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Badger, Giant speak?: Badger, Giant can communicate in -.