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Trollking Grunt

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

14 (hide armor)

45 (6d8+18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 450

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

Languages

Common, Trollkin

Traits

Regeneration

The trollkin grunt regains 3 hp at the start of its turn. If the grunt takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of the grunt's next turn. The grunt dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hp and doesn't regenerate.

Thick Hide

The trollkin grunt's skin is thick and tough, granting it a +1 bonus to Armor Class. This bonus is already factored into the trollkin's AC.

Actions

Longbow

+3 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 1d8+1 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The trollkin grunt makes two attacks, either with its spear or its longbow.

Spear

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

About Trollking Grunt

Trollking Grunt is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d8+18).

Trollking Grunt has communication capabilities including Common, Trollkin. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Trollking Grunt

1 tips available

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

Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Trollking Grunt

1 strategies available

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

Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

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