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Black Sun Orc

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Creature Codex

14 (hide armor)

65 (10d8+20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +4 Survival +3

Languages

Common, Orc

Traits

Aggressive

As a bonus action, the orc can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.

Black Sun Sight

Magical darkness doesn't impede the Black Sun orc's darkvision.

Light Sensitivity

While in bright light, the orc has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Stone Camouflage

The orc has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.

Actions

Greatclub

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The orc makes two attacks with its greatclub or with its sling.

Sling

+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d4+2 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

About Black Sun Orc

Black Sun Orc is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 65 hit points (derived from 10d8+20).

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

GM Tips: Using Black Sun Orc

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Black Sun Orc

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Black Sun Orc?: Black Sun Orc has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Black Sun Orc?: Black Sun Orc is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Black Sun Orc speak?: Black Sun Orc can communicate in Common, Orc.