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Forest Marauder

Large · Giant · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

15 (natural armor)

114 (12d10+48)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Giant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +0

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 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Constitution +6

Languages

Giant, Orc, Sylvan

Environments

Forest or Jungle Badlands

Traits

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the forest marauder has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Boar Spear

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit:16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage, and the forest marauder can choose to push the target 10 feet away if it fails a DC 16 Strength saving throw.

Multiattack

The forest marauder makes two boar spear attacks.

Rock

+5 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 3d8 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

About Forest Marauder

Forest Marauder is a large giant with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 114 hit points (derived from 12d10+48).

Forest Marauder has communication capabilities including Giant, Orc, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Forest Marauder

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Forest Marauder

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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