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Troll 5e

Large Giant, Chaotic Evil

The Troll is a large giant in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 15 AC and 84 hit points. This lanky giant's mottled green flesh hangs in loose folds over its gangly frame, while wicked claws gleam like obsidian daggers from its oversized hands. Its narrow face splits into a horrifying gri...

Armor Class

15

Hit Points

84

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

This lanky giant's mottled green flesh hangs in loose folds over its gangly frame, while wicked claws gleam like obsidian daggers from its oversized hands. Its narrow face splits into a horrifying grin of needle-sharp teeth, and severed wounds across its body visibly knit themselves closed with disturbing wet sounds.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +4 (18)
DEX +1 (13)
CON +5 (20)
INT -2 (7)
WIS -1 (9)
CHA -2 (7)
Skills Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Giant

Special Traits & Features

Keen Smell Regeneration
Giant

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Large Giant (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Ogres, Dire Wolves, Hill Giants, Goblin Skirmishers
Encounter Hook: Asserting dominance under the Ordning, plundering livestock and establishing a stronghold in mountain foothills.

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 Troll?

Troll is a Challenge Rating 5 creature, granting 1,800 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Troll?

Troll has an Armor Class (AC) of 15 and approximately 84 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Troll?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Troll represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.

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