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Orc Warlord

Medium · Humanoid · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

17 (half plate)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +2

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

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

Languages

Common,Orc

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

frightened

Damage Resistances

exhaustion

Traits

Martial Adept

A melee or ranged weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the orc warlord hits with it (included in the attack).

Stalwart

As the orc.

Actions

Longbow

+4 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 2d8+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8+2) piercing damage.

Longsword

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8+4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The orc warlord makes two Longsword attacks and one Skull Club attack, or it makes three Longbow attacks.

Skull Club

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4+4) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Warlord's Rally

Recharge 4–6

The warlord yells a rallying cry to its allies. Each friendly creature within 30 feet of the warlord that can hear the warlord has advantage on the next attack roll it makes before the start of the warlord's next turn.

Warrior's Advance

As the orc.

About Orc Warlord

Orc Warlord is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 90 hit points (derived from None).

Orc Warlord has communication capabilities including Common,Orc. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Orc Warlord

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Orc Warlord

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Orc Warlord?: Orc Warlord has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Orc Warlord?: Orc Warlord is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Orc Warlord speak?: Orc Warlord can communicate in Common,Orc.