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Quagga

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 4 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (shield)

84 (13d8+26)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Traits

Keen Sight and Smell

Has advantage on Wis (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.

Knife Dancer

When the quagga hits a creature with Twin Blade attack it doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it moves out of that creature’s reach.

Pack Tactics

Advantage on attacks vs. creature if 1+ unincapacitated attacker ally is within 5 ft. of target.

Trampling Charge

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

Bonus Actions

War Surge

When the quagga reduces a creature to 0 hp with melee attack on its turn the quagga can move up to half its speed and make a Twin Blade attack.

About Quagga

Quagga is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 84 hit points (derived from 13d8+26).

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

GM Tips: Using Quagga

1 tips available

When using Quagga in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Quagga

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When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

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