Gnoll — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

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

Gnoll has an Armor Class of 15 and 22 hit points (5d8).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Gnoll?

Gnoll is CR 1/2, worth 100 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Gnoll?

Gnoll is a medium humanoid (gnoll), alignment chaotic evil.

Armor Class15

Hit Points22 (5d8)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

14

(+2)

DEX

12

(+1)

CON

11

(+0)

INT

6

(-2)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

7

(-2)

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

LanguagesGnoll

Special Abilities

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.

Running Gnoll in an encounter

As a CR 1/2 threat worth 100 XP, Gnoll 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 1/2 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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