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Grendel

Medium monstrosity, Any

Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 190 20d8+100
Speed: 30 ft. (50 ft. with overdrive) ft

STR

20
( +5 )

DEX

16
( +3 )

CON

20
( +5 )

INT

11
( +0 )

WIS

16
( +3 )

CHA

9
( -1 )

Skills Athletics +9, Perception +7, Stealth +7, Survival +7
Damage Resistances Poison, Necrotic
Damage Immunities Lightning
Condition Immunities Charmed, Disease, Exhaustion, Frightened
Senses Passive Perception 17
Languages common
Challenge Rating 11
Proficiency Bonus +4

Upper. When Grendel would take lightning damage, his Overpower immediately recharges.   Lightning Absorption. Whenever Grendel is subjected to lightning damage, he takes no damage and instead regains a number of hit points equal to the lightning damage dealt.   Pack Tactics. Grendel has advantage on attack rolls if at least one ally is within 5 feet of the creature he's attacking and the ally doesn't have the incapacitated condition.   Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when Grendel hits with it (included in the attack).   Charge. If the Grendel moves at least 10 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a melee attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 11 (2d10) damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away and knocked prone.

Actions

Multiattack. Grendel makes three Battleaxe attacks.   Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 18 (2d8 + 9) slashing damage if Grendel is in overpower.

Bonus Actions

Overpower (Recharges after Finishing a Short or Long Rest). Grendel enters a state of increased power that lasts for 1 minute or until he has the incapacitated condition. While in overpower, Grendel gains the following benefits:

  • Grendel has advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws.
  • When Grendel makes a melee weapon attack, he gains a +4 bonus to the damage roll.
  • Grendel's speed increases to 50 feet.
Aggressive. As a bonus action, Grendel can move up to his speed toward a hostile creature he can see.

Reactions

Self-Preservation. In response to being hit by a weapon attack, Grendel reduces the damage by 11 (2d10).


Created by

Mortician.

Statblock Type

NPC Sheet

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