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Trollkin Ironmonger

Medium · Humanoid · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

19 (plate)

105 (14d8+42)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +1

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 11

Skills

Perception +1

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

Impregnable Counter

When a creature within 5 ft. of the ironmonger misses a melee attack vs. it the attacker must make DC 15 Str save or be knocked prone.

About Trollkin Ironmonger

Trollkin Ironmonger is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 19 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d8+42).

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

GM Tips: Using Trollkin Ironmonger

1 tips available

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

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 Ironmonger

1 strategies available

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

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