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Roggenwolf

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex

60 (11d8+11)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

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 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +5

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with silver

Traits

Keen Hearing and Smell

The roggenwolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing and smell.

Actions

Bite

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

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

Howl

Recharge 5–6

The roggenwolf lets loose a howl that can only be heard inside the minds of nearby creatures. Each creature within 30 feet of the roggenwolf that isn't an undead or a construct must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened and restrained for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending both effects on itself on a success.

About Roggenwolf

Roggenwolf is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 11d8+11).

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

GM Tips: Using Roggenwolf

2 tips available

When using Roggenwolf 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 Roggenwolf

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 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 Roggenwolf?: Roggenwolf has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Roggenwolf?: Roggenwolf is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Roggenwolf speak?: Roggenwolf can communicate in -.