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Ogre, Rockchewer

Huge · Giant · CR 5 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

126 (12d12+48)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-2

WIS

-1

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Giant

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus -2

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 9

Skills

Perception -1

Languages

Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning from nonmagical attacks

Traits

Stone Chomper

The rockchewer ogre deals double damage to stone objects and structures with its bite attack.

Bonus Actions

Quick Chew

Recharge 6

Uses Chew Rock.

Reactions

Rock Catching

If a rock or similar object is hurled at the rockchewer ogre the ogre can with successful DC 10 Dex save catch the missile and take no bludgeoning from it.

About Ogre, Rockchewer

Ogre, Rockchewer is a huge giant with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 12d12+48).

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

GM Tips: Using Ogre, Rockchewer

2 tips available

When using Ogre, Rockchewer 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, Rockchewer

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, Rockchewer?: Ogre, Rockchewer has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Ogre, Rockchewer?: Ogre, Rockchewer is a Huge Giant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ogre, Rockchewer speak?: Ogre, Rockchewer can communicate in Giant.