OrcCR 1/2 · Medium Humanoid · Stat Block & Encounter Builder
Medium humanoid, Challenge 1/2. AC 13, 15 hit points.
The card
Stat Block
Medium Humanoid · Chaotic Evil
Orc
2d8 + 6 · 30 ft. · AC from hide armor
Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: Common, Orc
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 12 (+1) | 16 (+3) | 7 (-2) | 11 (+0) | 10 (+0) |
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Difficulty
Medium
800 adj. XP · ×2
deadly at 1,600
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Nearby in the bestiary
Related Monsters
Same challenge rating, or same kind of thing.
Counsel
Orc, Answered
What is Orc's challenge rating in D&D 5e?
Orc is Challenge 1/2, worth 100 XP. Encounter maths multiplies XP by the number of monsters, so a group is deadlier than the raw total — use the calculator on this page.
What are Orc's stats?
AC 13 (hide armor), 15 hit points (2d8 + 6), speed 30 ft.. Ability scores: STR 16, DEX 12, CON 16, INT 7, WIS 11, CHA 10.
Where does Orc fit in an encounter?
As a humanoid of Challenge 1/2, it suits a party whose level is in the same range. Adjust party size and level in the builder above to see the difficulty shift live.
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