Duergar
Medium humanoid (dwarf), lawful evil
- Armor Class
- 16 (scale mail, shield)
- Hit Points
- 26 (4d8+8)
- Speed
- walk 25 ft.
- Challenge
- 1 (200 XP)
- Proficiency Bonus
- +2
- Damage Resistances
- poison
- Senses
- darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
- Languages
- Dwarvish, Undercommon
Ability Scores
Traits
Duergar Resilience
The duergar has advantage on saving throws against poison, spells, and illusions, as well as to resist being charmed or paralyzed.
Sunlight Sensitivity
While in sunlight, the duergar has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Enlarge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)
For 1 minute, the duergar magically increases in size, along with anything it is wearing or carrying. While enlarged, the duergar is Large, doubles its damage dice on Strength-based weapon attacks (included in the attacks), and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available.
War Pick
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage, or 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage while enlarged.
Javelin
Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage while enlarged.
Invisibility (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)
The duergar magically turns invisible until it attacks, casts a spell, or uses its Enlarge, or until its concentration is broken, up to 1 hour (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it.
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What is Duergar's challenge rating in D&D 5e?
Duergar is a CR 1 monster, worth 200 XP.
What are Duergar's armor class and hit points?
Duergar has an armor class of 16 (scale mail, shield) and 26 hit points (4d8+8).
What type of creature is Duergar?
Duergar is a medium humanoid (dwarf), lawful evil.