Troll — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 5)

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

Troll has an Armor Class of 15 and 84 hit points (8d10+40).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Troll?

Troll is CR 5, worth 1,800 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Troll?

Troll is a large giant, alignment chaotic evil.

Armor Class15

Hit Points84 (8d10+40)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 5 (1,800 XP)

STR

18

(+4)

DEX

13

(+1)

CON

20

(+5)

INT

7

(-2)

WIS

9

(-1)

CHA

7

(-2)

SkillsPerception +2

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12

LanguagesGiant

Special Abilities

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

Regeneration. The troll regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the troll takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of the troll's next turn. The troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn't regenerate.

Actions

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

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Running Troll in an encounter

As a CR 5 threat worth 1,800 XP, Troll 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 5 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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