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Savager

Large · Beast · CR 8 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

17 (natural armor)

105 (10d10 + 50)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +8

Skills

Perception +3

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Mighty Swing

If the savager doesn’t move during its turn, it has advantage on the next Claw attack it makes before the start of its next turn.

Spines

A creature that touches the savager or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 5 (2d4) piercing damage. In addition, a creature grappled by or grappling the savager takes 5 (2d4) piercing damage at the start of the savager’s turn.

Actions

Bite

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d12+6 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d12 + 6) piercing damage.

Claw

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The savager makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. If both Claw attacks hit one creature, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or take 9 (2d8) slashing damage as the savager rips into the target.

About Savager

Savager is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 10d10 + 50).

GM Tips: Using Savager

2 tips available

When using Savager in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Savager

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Savager?: Savager has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Savager?: Savager is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.