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Savager

Large · Beast · CR 8 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

17 (natural armor)

115 (1d10+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +2

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +9

Skills

Perception +3

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Environments

Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains

Traits

Mighty Swing

When a savager attacks without moving during its turn, it makes its claw attack with advantage.

Quills

A creature takes 4 (1d8) piercing damage at the start of its turn while it is grappling a savager.

Actions

Bite

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d12 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d12 + 6) piercing damage.

Claw

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 5d12 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 38 (5d12 + 6) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The savager makes one bite attack and one claw attack.

About Savager

Savager is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 115 hit points (derived from 1d10+60).

GM Tips: Using Savager

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Savager

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Savager?: Savager has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Savager?: Savager is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.