Giant Badger — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/4)

Q: What are Giant Badger's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Giant Badger has an Armor Class of 10 and 13 hit points (2d8+4).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Giant Badger?

Giant Badger is CR 1/4, worth 50 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Giant Badger?

Giant Badger is a medium beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class10

Hit Points13 (2d8+4)

Speed30 ft., burrow 10 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/4 (50 XP)

STR

13

(+1)

DEX

10

(+0)

CON

15

(+2)

INT

2

(-4)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

5

(-3)

Sensesdarkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 11

Special Abilities

Keen Smell. The badger has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Multiattack. The badger makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1) slashing damage.

Running Giant Badger in an encounter

As a CR 1/4 threat worth 50 XP, Giant Badger is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/4 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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