Orc — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

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

Orc has an Armor Class of 13 and 15 hit points (2d8+6).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Orc?

Orc 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 Orc?

Orc is a medium humanoid (orc), alignment chaotic evil.

Armor Class13

Hit Points15 (2d8+6)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

16

(+3)

DEX

12

(+1)

CON

16

(+3)

INT

7

(-2)

WIS

11

(+0)

CHA

10

(+0)

SkillsIntimidation +2

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

LanguagesCommon, Orc

Special Abilities

Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.

Actions

Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3) slashing damage.

Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Running Orc in an encounter

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