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Manggus

Large Giant · Chaotic Evil · CR 5

  • Giant
  • Large
  • Tier 2
  • Evil

As a large giant (chaotic evil), Manggus carries CR 5. Common in forest and swamp environments. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 2.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
5
Type
Giant
Size
Large
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Speed
30
Habitats
Forest, Swamp
Sources
Tome of Beasts 2

Ecology

Manggus is descended from the ancient ordning, occupying mountain holds, deep glaciers, or sky-realms above the clouds. It is most often found in forest regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Manggus is proud, rank-conscious, and slow to anger — but devastating when roused. Its Chaotic 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

Manggus is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 2 (2020). Giant lineages trace to the ordning, the ancient hierarchy that placed each giant kind in cosmic rank below the gods. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 5 monstersAll GiantsForestSwamp

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manggus

What is the challenge rating of Manggus?
Manggus's challenge rating is 5. A party in this band matches tier-2 to early-tier-3 encounter math.
What type of creature is Manggus?
By creature type, Manggus is a giant, large size, chaotic evil alignment.
Where does Manggus live?
You'll find Manggus in Forest, Swamp according to the bestiary entry.
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