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Ogre

Large · Giant · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

11 (hide armor)

59 (7d10+21)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-3

WIS

-2

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus -1

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 8

Languages

Common, Giant

Environments

Arctic or Tundra Caves Coast Desert Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains Hills Mountain Ruins Feywild Plane of Earth Swamp or Marsh Underworld

Actions

Greatclub

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Javelin

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 thunder damage. / +6 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 2d6 thunder damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

About Ogre

Ogre is a large giant with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 59 hit points (derived from 7d10+21).

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

GM Tips: Using Ogre

2 tips available

When using Ogre 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 Ogre

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