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Trollkin Raider

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

14 (hide armor)

32 (5d8+10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 200

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 13

Skills

Insight +3 Nature +1 Perception +3 Survival +3

Languages

Common, Trollkin

Traits

Regeneration

The trollkin regains 1 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 only if it starts its turn with 0 hp and doesn’t regenerate.

Thick Hide

The trollkin’s skin is thick and tough, granting it a +1 bonus to Armor Class. This bonus is included in the trollkin’s AC.

Actions

Bite

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+1 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.

Claw

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+1 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The trollkin makes two spear attacks or one bite attack and two claw attacks.

Spear

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

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage, or 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

About Trollkin Raider

Trollkin Raider is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 32 hit points (derived from 5d8+10).

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

GM Tips: Using Trollkin Raider

1 tips available

When using Trollkin Raider 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 Raider

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Trollkin Raider?: Trollkin Raider has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Trollkin Raider?: Trollkin Raider is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Trollkin Raider speak?: Trollkin Raider can communicate in Common, Trollkin.