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Trollkin Ragecaster

Medium · Humanoid · CR 5 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (leather armor)

112 (15d8+45)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +3

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

Saving Throws

Constitution +6

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Trollkin

Traits

Brutal Claws

Its claw deals one extra die of its damage when trollkin isn’t ragecasting (included in the attack).

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Regeneration

Regains 10 hp at the start of its turn. If it takes acid or fire this trait doesn’t function at start of its next turn. Dies only if it starts turn with 0 hp and doesn’t regenerate.

Thick Hide

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

Bonus Actions

Ragecasting

3/day

Enters special rage that lets it channel elemental power for 1 min. While ragecasting: disadvantage on Wis saves and gains fly speed of 60'. It can end ragecasting as a bonus action. When ragecasting ends it descends 60'/round until it lands on a solid surface and can continue concentrating on spell it cast while ragecasting.

About Trollkin Ragecaster

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from 15d8+45).

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

GM Tips: Using Trollkin Ragecaster

1 tips available

When using Trollkin Ragecaster 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 Ragecaster

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