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Ogre, Cunning Artisan

Large · Giant · CR 5 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (breastplate)

119 (14d10+42)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Giant

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +0

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 14

Saving Throws

Constitution +6 Intelligence +6 Wisdom +4

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Common, Giant

Traits

Arcane Weapons

Its weapon attacks are magical. When it hits with any weapon deals an extra 1d8 force (included below).

Artisan’s Prowess

If a magic item requires an action to activate ogre can activate it as a bonus action instead.

Sense Magic

Senses magic within 120' of it at will. Otherwise works like the detect magic spell but isn’t itself magical.

About Ogre, Cunning Artisan

Ogre, Cunning Artisan is a large giant with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 119 hit points (derived from 14d10+42).

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

GM Tips: Using Ogre, Cunning Artisan

2 tips available

When using Ogre, Cunning Artisan 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 Ogre, Cunning Artisan

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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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, Cunning Artisan?: Ogre, Cunning Artisan has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Ogre, Cunning Artisan?: Ogre, Cunning Artisan is a Large Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ogre, Cunning Artisan speak?: Ogre, Cunning Artisan can communicate in Common, Giant.