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Atavist

Medium Humanoid · Lawful Evil · CR 4

  • Humanoid
  • Medium
  • Tier 1
  • Evil

Atavist, CR 4, fills the medium humanoid role with lawful evil disposition. Encounter regions: any. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 3.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
4
Type
Humanoid
Size
Medium
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Speed
30
Habitats
Any
Sources
Tome of Beasts 3

Ecology

Atavist is a sentient species with its own culture, settlements, and political structure. It is most often found in any regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Atavist is driven by culture, faction, and personal motive; can be reasoned with, bribed, or betrayed. Its Lawful Evil alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember.

Origin

Atavist is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 (2022). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Atavist

What is the challenge rating of Atavist?
Atavist is rated CR 4. The rating fits levels 1-5.
What type of creature is Atavist?
Atavist is classified as a humanoid in D&D 5e, medium size, lawful evil alignment.
Where does Atavist live?
Atavist is region-agnostic — the published habitat is 'Any'.
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