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Giant Boar

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

12 (natural armor)

42 (5d10+15)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-2

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

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

Passive Perception 8

Environments

Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains Hills Feywild

Traits

Charge

If the boar moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Relentless (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)

If the boar takes 10 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.

Actions

Tusk

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

About Giant Boar

Giant Boar is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 42 hit points (derived from 5d10+15).

GM Tips: Using Giant Boar

2 tips available

When using Giant Boar 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 Giant Boar

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 Giant Boar?: Giant Boar has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Giant Boar?: Giant Boar is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.