Tanarukk | D&D 5th Edition Monster Guide

When demonic influence corrupts the leadership of a people or an organization, the leaders might embrace abyssal magic to make tanarukks, using these ferocious warriors to bolster their followers’ strength.

The demon lord Baphomet gladly shares the secret of creating tanarukks with those who entreat him for power; the cult of Gruumsh has also mastered a ritual for this purpose, and bestows it on those deemed worthy. Whatever process is used corrupts the subject, transforming them into a vicious Fiend.

Medium Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil

Proficiency Bonus: +3
Armor Class: 14 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points: 95 (10d8 + 50)
Speed: 30 ft.

    STR – 18 (+4)
    DEX – 13 (+1)
    CON – 20 (+5)
    INT – 9 (-1)
    WIS – 9 (-1)
    CHA – 9 (-1)

Skills: Intimidation +2, Perception +2 Damage Resistances fire, poison

Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12

Languages: Abyssal, Common, plus any one language

Challenge: 5 (1,800 XP)

Magic Resistance. The tanarukk has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The tanarukk makes one Bite attack and one Greatsword attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Bonus Actions

Aggressive. The tanarukk moves up to its speed toward an enemy that it can see.

Reactions

Unbridled Fury. In response to being hit by a melee attack, the tanarukk can make one Bite or Greatsword attack with advantage against the attacker.

Frequently Asked Question of Tanarukk

There is no doubt that Tanarukk is a very amazing monster, but many people are confused by it, and so they ask some questions. Here are the answers to those questions;

1. Does Tanarukk Have Bonus Action?

Yes.

Tanarukk have bonus action, and the tanarukk moves up to its speed toward an enemy that it can see.

2. Which Attack Does Tanarukk Makes?

The tanarukk makes one Bite attack and one Greatsword attack.

3. What Does Tanarukk Do In DND?

The demon lord Baphomet gladly shares the secret of creating tanarukks with those who entreat him for power; the cult of Gruumsh has also mastered a ritual for this purpose, and bestows it on those deemed worthy. Whatever process is used corrupts the subject, transforming them into a vicious Fiend.

4. Does Tanarukk Have Languages?

Yes.

Tanarukk have languages, and it can Abyssal, Common, plus any one language are uses.

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