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Duergar 5e

Medium Humanoid, Lawful Evil

The Duergar is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1 (200 XP). It has 16 AC and 26 hit points. This grim dwarf's ashen gray skin bears the pallor of one who has never seen sunlight, while his eyes burn like dying coals in a forge. His beard is braided with iron rings, and his very presence seem...

Armor Class

16

Hit Points

26

Challenge

1

200 XP

This grim dwarf's ashen gray skin bears the pallor of one who has never seen sunlight, while his eyes burn like dying coals in a forge. His beard is braided with iron rings, and his very presence seems to drain warmth from the surrounding air.

Speed Walk 25ft
STR +2 (14)
DEX +0 (11)
CON +2 (14)
INT +0 (11)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -1 (9)
Damage Immun. Resistant: Poison
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Dwarvish, Undercommon

Special Traits & Features

Duergar Resilience Sunlight Sensitivity
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1 • 200 XP

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Bandits, Veteran Captains, Archers, Spies, Bandit Thugs
Encounter Hook: Fortified within ruined choke points, collecting illicit road tolls and laying carefully organized ambushes.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Duergar?

Duergar is a Challenge Rating 1 creature, granting 200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Duergar?

Duergar has an Armor Class (AC) of 16 and approximately 26 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Duergar?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Duergar (CR 1) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

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