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Ogre, Alleybasher

Large · Giant · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (studded leather)

85 (10d10+30)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

-2

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Skills

Perception -2

Languages

Common, Giant

Traits

I Work for the Boss (3/Day)

If subjected to an effect that would force it to make an Int Wis or Cha save while it is within 30' of its superior can use the superior’s Int Wis or Cha modifier for the save instead of its own.

Imposing Figure

Uses its Str modifier instead of its Cha when making Intimidation checks (included above).

Reactions

Intimidating Rebuff

When a creature the alleybasher can see within 30' of it targets it with an attack ogre can make a Str (Intimidation) check taking half a step forward snarling or otherwise spooking the attacker. If check is equal to or higher than attack roll attacker must reroll the attack using lower of the two results.

About Ogre, Alleybasher

Ogre, Alleybasher 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 13 and possesses 85 hit points (derived from 10d10+30).

Ogre, Alleybasher has communication capabilities including Common, Giant. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ogre, Alleybasher

2 tips available

When using Ogre, Alleybasher 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 Ogre, Alleybasher

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