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Grimlock 5e

Medium Humanoid, Neutral Evil

The Grimlock is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/4 (50 XP). It has 11 AC and 11 hit points. This eyeless humanoid's pale, mottled flesh stretches taut over a gaunt frame, its oversized hands ending in yellowed claws while a lipless mouth reveals rows of needle-sharp teeth.

Armor Class

11

Hit Points

11

Challenge

1/4

50 XP

This eyeless humanoid's pale, mottled flesh stretches taut over a gaunt frame, its oversized hands ending in yellowed claws while a lipless mouth reveals rows of needle-sharp teeth.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +3 (16)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +1 (12)
INT -1 (9)
WIS -1 (8)
CHA -2 (6)
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +1, Stealth +3
Condition Immun. Blinded
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Undercommon

Special Traits & Features

Blind Senses Keen Hearing Keen Smell Stone Camouflage
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/4 • 50 XP

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Bandits, Veteran Captains, Archers, Spies, Bandit Thugs
Encounter Hook: Fortified within ruined choke points, collecting illicit road tolls and laying carefully organized ambushes.

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 Grimlock?

Grimlock is a Challenge Rating 1/4 creature, granting 50 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Grimlock?

Grimlock has an Armor Class (AC) of 11 and approximately 11 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Grimlock?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Grimlock (CR 1/4) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

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