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Troll

Large · Giant · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

15 (natural armor)

94 (9d10 + 45)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

-1

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

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 15

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +1 Constitution +5 Intelligence -2 Wisdom -1 Charisma -2

Skills

Perception +5

Languages

Giant

Traits

Loathsome Limbs (4/Day)

If the troll ends any turn Bloodied and took 15+ Slashing damage during that turn, one of the troll's limbs is severed, falls into the troll's space, and becomes a Troll Limb. The limb acts immediately after the troll's turn. The troll has 1 Exhaustion level for each missing limb, and it grows replacement limbs the next time it regains Hit Points.

Regeneration

The troll regains 15 Hit Points at the start of each of its turns. If the troll takes Acid or Fire damage, this trait doesn't function on the troll's next turn. The troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 Hit Points and doesn't regenerate.

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The troll makes three Rend attacks.

Rend

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+4 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. 11 (2d6 + 4) Slashing damage.

Bonus Actions

Charge

The troll moves up to half its Speed straight toward an enemy it can see.

About Troll

Troll is a large giant with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 94 hit points (derived from 9d10 + 45).

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

GM Tips: Using Troll

1 tips available

When using Troll 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 Troll

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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Troll?: Troll has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Troll?: Troll is a Large Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Troll speak?: Troll can communicate in Giant.