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Misc. Creature, Giant Boar 5e

Large Beast, Unaligned

The Misc. Creature, Giant Boar is a large beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 12 AC and 42 hit points. Coarse bristles cover this massive swine's hulking frame, its yellowed tusks jutting menacingly from a foam-flecked snout as it paws the earth with rage.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

42

Challenge

2

450 XP

Coarse bristles cover this massive swine's hulking frame, its yellowed tusks jutting menacingly from a foam-flecked snout as it paws the earth with rage.

Speed Walk 40ft
STR +3 (17)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +3 (16)
INT -4 (2)
WIS -2 (7)
CHA -3 (5)
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Charge Relentless
Beast

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

Combat Role

Large Beast (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: Pack Mates, Druids, Goblin Beastmasters, Swarms of Insects
Encounter Hook: Encroached upon by expanding settlements or driven by primal hunger, defending its feeding territory at a vital pass.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Misc. Creature, Giant Boar?

Misc. Creature, Giant Boar is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Misc. Creature, Giant Boar?

Misc. Creature, Giant Boar has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 42 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Misc. Creature, Giant Boar?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Misc. Creature, Giant Boar represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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