Rot Regrowth
At the start of its turn, the troll regains 10 Hit Points if it has at least 1 Hit Point and has not taken Fire or Radiant damage since the end of its last turn.
Rot Troll
Rot Troll 5e reference with CR 9, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 9GiantStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A rot troll is a diseased giant warped by necrotic decay, a rancid brute whose regenerating flesh sloughs corruption onto everything that comes close.
Quick 5e Answer
Rot Troll CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Rot Troll is a CR 9 giant for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 16, HP 189 (18d10 + 90), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR9
TypeGiant
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC16
HP189 (18d10 + 90)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Rot Troll
Large, Giant (Troll), Chaotic Evil
Original 5e5e-compatiblemonster-almanac-original-v1PDF Ready
This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class16
Hit Points189 (18d10 + 90)
Challenge9 • 5,000 XP
Proficiency+4
- Speed
- Walk 30 ft.
- Initiative
- +1
- Saving Throws
- Con +9, Str +10
- Skills
- Perception +4
- Damage Vulnerabilities
- Radiant
- Damage Resistances
- Necrotic, Poison
- Damage Immunities
- Poison
- Condition Immunities
- Poisoned
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14
- Passive Perception
- 14
- Languages
- Giant
STR22+6
DEX12+1
CON20+5
INT7-2
WIS10+0
CHA7-2
Traits
Necrotic Stench
A living creature that starts its turn within 10 feet takes 5 (1d10) Necrotic damage.
Actions
Multiattack
The troll makes three attacks: Bite and two Claws.
Bite
Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) Piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) Necrotic damage.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) Slashing damage plus 4 (1d8) Necrotic damage.
Rot Burst (Recharge 5-6)
Constitution Saving Throw: creatures within 15 feet. Failure: 45 (10d8) Necrotic damage and the target cannot regain Hit Points until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.
Generate Terrain
Cave
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Wide Chamber • Bioluminescent Fungi • Stalagmite Fields
Swamp
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Mud Flats • Reeds • Rotting Boardwalk
Wilderness
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Open Clearings • Thorn Brambles • Hunter Camp
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Rot Troll Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Rot Troll 5e reference: CR 9 giant, AC 16, HP 189 (18d10 + 90), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Cave, Swamp, Wilderness. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Rot Troll into a focused hunt.
Using Rot Troll in play
Rot Troll can be used in Cave, Swamp, Wilderness when you want a CR 9 giant that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Rot Troll works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.
The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.
This makes Rot Troll useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.
Why this monster is useful
- Fits naturally into Cave, Swamp, Wilderness.
- Works as a CR 9 option for encounter building and pacing.
- Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
- Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.
Quick ideas for scene building
- Use Rot Troll as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
- Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
- Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
- Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
- Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.
Rot Troll 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Rot Troll in D&D 5e?
Rot Troll is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 9 giant.
What type of monster is Rot Troll?
Rot Troll is listed as a giant.
Does Rot Troll have a 5e stat block?
Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.
Can I generate a token or hunt for Rot Troll?
Yes. This page links to Rot Troll token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Rot Troll, the next step is usually to connect the monster with a place, an encounter shape, a supporting cast, or a character who fears it. Use the tools below to keep building without leaving the Monster Almanac workflow.