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Troll (variant)

Large Giant · Chaotic Evil · CR 5

  • Giant
  • Large
  • Tier 2
  • Evil

Troll (variant), CR 5, fills the large giant role with chaotic evil disposition. Encounter regions: arctic, forest, hill, mountain, swamp, and underground. Sourced from Monster Manual (5e 2014).

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
5
Type
Giant
Size
Large
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Speed
30 ft.
Habitats
Arctic, Forest, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underground
Sources
Monster Manual (5e 2014)

Ecology

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

Behaviour

Troll (variant) 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

Troll (variant) is codified in the 5e Monster Manual. 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 GiantsArcticForestHillMountainSwampUnderground

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Frequently Asked Questions about Troll (variant)

What is the challenge rating of Troll (variant)?
Troll (variant) is rated CR 5. The rating matches tier-2 to early-tier-3 encounter math.
What type of creature is Troll (variant)?
By creature type, Troll (variant) is a giant, large size, chaotic evil alignment.
Where does Troll (variant) live?
Habitats for Troll (variant): Arctic, Forest, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underground.
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