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Gnoll Havoc Runner

Medium · Humanoid · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (chain shirt)

58 (9d8 + 18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +2

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

Skills

Athletics +5 Perception +5

Languages

Gnoll

Traits

Harrying Attacks

If the gnoll attacks more than one creature in the same turn, the first target has disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn.

Pack Tactics

The gnoll has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the gnoll’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Battleaxe

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The gnoll makes one Bite attack and two Battleaxe attacks.

Bonus Actions

Lightning Lope

The gnoll takes the Dash or Disengage action.

About Gnoll Havoc Runner

Gnoll Havoc Runner is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 58 hit points (derived from 9d8 + 18).

Gnoll Havoc Runner has communication capabilities including Gnoll. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Gnoll Havoc Runner

2 tips available

When using Gnoll Havoc Runner in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.
Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Gnoll Havoc Runner

2 strategies available

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

Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.
Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Gnoll Havoc Runner?: Gnoll Havoc Runner has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Gnoll Havoc Runner?: Gnoll Havoc Runner is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gnoll Havoc Runner speak?: Gnoll Havoc Runner can communicate in Gnoll.