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Doppelganger 5e

Medium Monstrosity, Neutral

The Doppelganger is a medium monstrosity in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). It has 14 AC and 52 hit points. Beneath its current stolen face, this shapeshifter's true features remain fluid and indistinct, like wet clay waiting to be molded into its next deception.

Armor Class

14

Hit Points

52

Challenge

3

700 XP

Beneath its current stolen face, this shapeshifter's true features remain fluid and indistinct, like wet clay waiting to be molded into its next deception.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +0 (11)
DEX +4 (18)
CON +2 (14)
INT +0 (11)
WIS +1 (12)
CHA +2 (14)
Skills Deception +4, Insight +3
Condition Immun. Charmed
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common

Special Traits & Features

Shapechanger Ambusher Surprise Attack
Monstrosity

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 4

Combat Role

Medium Monstrosity (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Medium / Hard
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Thematic regional scouts, humanoid cultists, and environmental terrain hazards
Encounter Hook: Defending its subterranean lair or hunting through contested territory during seasonal movements.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Doppelganger?

Doppelganger is a Challenge Rating 3 creature, granting 700 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Doppelganger?

Doppelganger has an Armor Class (AC) of 14 and approximately 52 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Doppelganger?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Doppelganger represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 4.

Use Doppelganger in your campaign

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