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Worg

Large · Monstrosity · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

13 (natural armor)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +1

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 10

Saving Throws

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

Languages

Goblin,Worg

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

Monstrosity Resilience

Traits

Heightened Hearing and Smell

The worg's Perception is 19 while perceiving by hearing or smell.

Monstrosity Resilience

The worg is resistant to exhaustion and to the frightened condition.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6+3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 STR save or be knocked prone.

Bonus Actions

Loathsome Howl

1/day

The worg unleashes an unnatural howl audible out to a distance of 300 feet. Each creature of the worg's choice within 30 feet of it must succeed on a DC 13 CHA save or be frightened of it for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Until it finishes a long rest, the worg can sense the direction but not the exact location of each creature that was frightened by Loathsome Howl.

About Worg

Worg is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 25 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Worg

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Worg

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

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 Worg?: Worg has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Worg?: Worg is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Worg speak?: Worg can communicate in Goblin,Worg.