Forest Marauder

Large giant, chaotic evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 114 (12d10 + 48)
Speed 40 ft., climb 20 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
21 (+5) 10 (+0) 18 (+4) 6 (-2) 10 (+0) 7 (-2)

Saving Throws Con +6
Skills Stealth +4
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Giant, Orcish, Sylvan
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2

SPECIAL TRAITS

  • Forest Camouflage. The giant has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in forested terrain.
  • Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the forest marauder has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

ACTIONS

  • Multiattack. The forest marauder makes two Boar Spear attacks. If both attacks hit one creature, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away from the marauder. The marauder can choose not to push a creature.
  • Boar Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.
  • Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

BONUS ACTIONS

  • Forest Ambusher. While in a forest, the forest marauder can take the Hide action.

ABOUT

Forest Marauder. A relatively diminutive giant stalks beneath the forest’s dark canopy, large spear in hand.

Painted Skin. Roughly the size and shape of an ogre, the forest marauder is covered in paint or colored mud. An exaggerated brow ridge juts out over close-set eyes, and corded muscle stands out all over the giant.

Keep to the Wilderness. Cruel and savage when encountered, the forest marauders’ demeanor has worked against them, and they have nearly been driven to extinction in places where they can be easily tracked. They have since learned to raid far from their hidden homes, leading to sightings in unexpected places.

Orc Friends. Forest marauders get along well with orcs and goblins, who appreciate their brute strength and their skill at night raids.

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