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Ogre, Rainforest

Large · Giant · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

12 (natural armor)

90 (12d10+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

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 12

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Traits

Devouring Charge (Boar Form Only)

If it moves at least 20' straight toward a target and then hits it with Tusk attack on the same turn the target must make DC 14 Str save or be knocked prone. If the target is prone the ogre can make one Bite attack vs. it as a bonus action.

Fey Ancestry

Advantage: saves vs. charmed; Immune: magic sleep.

Speak with Beasts

Can communicate with Beasts as if they shared a language.

Bonus Actions

Change Shape

Transforms into a Large boar or back into its true ogre form. Its stats are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. Reverts on death.

About Ogre, Rainforest

Ogre, Rainforest 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 12 and possesses 90 hit points (derived from 12d10+24).

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

GM Tips: Using Ogre, Rainforest

2 tips available

When using Ogre, Rainforest 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, Rainforest

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