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Trollkin Reaver

Medium · Humanoid · CR 4 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (hide armor)

82 (11d8 + 33)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +1

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 11

Saving Throws

Constitution +5

Skills

Intimidation +5 Survival +3

Languages

Common, Trollkin

Traits

Regeneration

The trollkin reaver regains 5 hp at the start of its turn. If the trollkin takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the trollkin’s next turn. The trollkin dies if it starts its turn with 0 hp and doesn’t regenerate.

Thick Hide

The trollkin reaver’s skin is thick and tough, granting it a +1 bonus to Armor Class. This bonus is already factored into the trollkin’s AC.

Actions

Battleaxe

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4) slashing damage if used with two hands.

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) piercing damage.

Claw

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) slashing damage.

Handaxe

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 slashing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Howl of Battle

Recharge 6

The trollkin reaver howls a battle cry at up to three friendly creatures it can see within 30 feet of it. Each target can make one weapon attack as a reaction and has advantage on the attack roll.

Multiattack

The trollkin raider makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks, or it makes three Handaxe attacks. It can replace one Claw attack with a Battleaxe attack.

About Trollkin Reaver

Trollkin Reaver is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 82 hit points (derived from 11d8 + 33).

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

GM Tips: Using Trollkin Reaver

1 tips available

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

Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Trollkin Reaver

1 strategies available

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

Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

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 Trollkin Reaver?: Trollkin Reaver has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Trollkin Reaver?: Trollkin Reaver is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Trollkin Reaver speak?: Trollkin Reaver can communicate in Common, Trollkin.