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Trollkin Fire Shaman

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (leather armor)

45 (7d8+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

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 15

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Common, Trollkin

Traits

Regeneration

Gains 3 hp at the start of its turn. If the trollkin takes acid or fire this ability doesn’t function at the start of its next turn. It dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hp and doesn’t regenerate.

Thick Skin

Its skin is thick and tough granting it a +1 bonus to Armor Class (already factored into its AC).

Reactions

Fiery Escape

2/day

When shaman takes damage each creature within 5 ft. of it: DC 13 Dex save or take 7 (2d6) fire. Shaman is then wreathed in flames and teleports up to 30' to unoccupied space it can see.

About Trollkin Fire Shaman

Trollkin Fire Shaman is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 7d8+14).

Trollkin Fire Shaman has communication capabilities including Common, Trollkin. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Trollkin Fire Shaman

2 tips available

When using Trollkin Fire Shaman in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Trollkin Fire Shaman

2 strategies available

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

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Trollkin Fire Shaman?: Trollkin Fire Shaman has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Trollkin Fire Shaman?: Trollkin Fire Shaman is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Trollkin Fire Shaman speak?: Trollkin Fire Shaman can communicate in Common, Trollkin.