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D&D 5th Edition

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  4. Source: Free Basic Rules (2014)
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Gnoll

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Traits

Rampage: When the gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll can take a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make a bite attack.

Actions

Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Spear: Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

Longbow: Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.

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Attributes

Gnoll

Medium humanoid (gnoll), Chaotic Evil
  • Armor Class 15 (Hide Armor, Shield)
  • Hit Points 22 (5d8)
  • Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
6 (-2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
7 (-2)
  • Senses Darkvision 60 Ft., passive Perception 10
  • Languages Gnoll
  • Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
  • Rampage. When the gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll can take a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make a bite attack.

Actions

  • Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
  • Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 2) piercing damage. two handed
  • Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
  • Spear. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
  • Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
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