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Forest Marauder

Large · Giant · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (natural armor)

114 (12d10 + 48)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Constitution +6

Skills

Stealth +4

Languages

Giant, Orc, Sylvan

Traits

Forest Camouflage

The giant has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in forested terrain.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the forest marauder has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Boar Spear

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The forest marauder makes two Boar Spear attacks. If both attacks hit one creature, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away from the marauder. The marauder can choose not to push a creature.

Rock

+7 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 3d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Forest Ambusher

While in a forest, the forest marauder can take the Hide action.

About Forest Marauder

Forest Marauder is a large giant with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 114 hit points (derived from 12d10 + 48).

Forest Marauder has communication capabilities including Giant, Orc, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Forest Marauder

2 tips available

When using Forest Marauder 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 Forest Marauder

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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Forest Marauder?: Forest Marauder has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Forest Marauder?: Forest Marauder is a Large Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Forest Marauder speak?: Forest Marauder can communicate in Giant, Orc, Sylvan.