Giant Boar

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class: 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 42 (5d10+15)
Speed: 40 ft.

STR: 17 (+3)
DEX: 10 (+0)
CON: 16 (+3)
INT: 2 (−4)
WIS: 7 (−2)
CHA: 5 (−3)

Senses: passive Perception 8
Languages: —
Challenge: 2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Relentless (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the boar takes 10 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.

Actions

Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the giant boar (450 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Giant Boar for each difficulty, party of four
Party level	Easy	Medium	Hard	Deadly
Level 2	—	1	—	2–20
Level 3	1	—	2	3–20
Level 4	—	2	—	3–20
Level 5	2	3	4	5–20
Level 6	2	3	4–6	7–20
Level 7	3	4	5–6	7–20

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Questions

What CR is the Giant Boar?

The Giant Boar is challenge 2, worth 450 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Giant Boar have?

42 hit points (5d10+15), with AC 12 from natural armor.

How many should I use against four 2nd-level characters?

Against four level 2 characters, 1 is medium by the encounter XP budget.