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Gnoll Hunter

Medium Monstrosity · · CR 1

  • Monstrosity
  • Medium
  • Tier 1

Gnoll Hunter at CR 1 is logged as a medium monstrosity. Habitat: arctic, forest, grassland, and hill. Sourced from Monsters of the Multiverse and Volo's Guide to Monsters.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
1
Type
Monstrosity
Size
Medium
Alignment
Speed
30 ft.
Habitats
Arctic, Forest, Grassland, Hill
Sources
Monsters of the Multiverse, Volo's Guide to Monsters

Ecology

Gnoll Hunter is a magical creature outside the normal ecological taxonomy — too constructed to be a beast, too natural to be an aberration. It is most often found in arctic regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Gnoll Hunter is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Gnoll Hunter is reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse and expanded in Volo's Guide to Monsters. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 1 monstersAll MonstrositysArcticForestGrasslandHill

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gnoll Hunter

What is the challenge rating of Gnoll Hunter?
Listed CR for Gnoll Hunter: 1. Match it to a party that fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
What type of creature is Gnoll Hunter?
The bestiary type for Gnoll Hunter is monstrosity, medium size.
Where does Gnoll Hunter live?
The bestiary places Gnoll Hunter in Arctic, Forest, Grassland, Hill.
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