---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/desert
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/grassland
- monster/environment/hill
- monster/size/medium
- monster/type/humanoid/gnoll
aliases: ["Gnoll"]
---
# Gnoll
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Gnoll
![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/gnoll.png#token)
*Medium humanoid (gnoll), Chaotic Evil*

- **Armor Class** 15  ([hide armor](compendium/items/hide-armor.md), [shield](compendium/items/shield.md))
- **Hit Points** 22 (`5d8`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|14 (+2)|12 (+1)|11 (+0)| 6 (-2)|10 (+0)| 7 (-2)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** ⏤
- **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

- **Languages** Gnoll
- **Challenge** 1/2

## Traits

***Rampage.*** When the gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll can take a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make a bite attack.

## Actions

***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. *Hit:* 4 (`1d4 + 2`) piercing damage.

***Spear.*** *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (`1d6 + 2`) piercing damage, or 6 (`1d8 + 2`) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

***Longbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (`1d8 + 1`) piercing damage.
```
^statblock

## Environment

grassland, forest, hill, desert