Gnoll
Hyena-headed, evil humanoids that wander in loose tribes
Stat Blocks
Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game
| Armor Class | 15 (13) |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 2 |
| Number Appearing | 1d6, Wild 3d6, Lair 3d6 |
| Attacks | 1 weapon |
| Damage | 2d4 or by weapon +1 |
| Movement | 30' Unarmored 40' |
| Save As | Fighter: 2 |
| Morale | 8 |
| XP | 75 |
| Treasure Type | Q, S each; D, K in lair |
Monster statistics extracted from online SRD wiki, not the published hardcover edition.
Gnolls are hyena-headed, evil humanoids that wander in loose tribes. Most gnolls have dirty yellow or reddish-brown fur. An adult male gnoll is about 7Β½ feet tall and weighs 300 pounds.
Gnolls are nocturnal, and have Darkvision with a 30’ range. They are cruel carnivores, preferring intelligent creatures for food because they scream more. They show little discipline when fighting unless they have a strong leader.
Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy
| Armor Class | 5 [14] |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 2 (9hp) |
| Number Appearing | 1d6 (3d6) |
| Attacks | 1 Γ weapon (2d4 or by weapon + 1) |
| THAC0 | 18 [+1] |
| Movement | 90' (30') |
| Saving Throws | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (2) |
| Morale | 8 |
| Alignment | Chaotic |
| XP | 20 (leader: 35) |
| Treasure Type | D |
Monster statistics extracted from online SRD wiki, not the published hardcover edition.
Variants
Groups of 20+ are led by a gnoll with 3HD (16hp).
| Hit Dice | 3 (16hp) |
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OSRIC
| Armor Class | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 2 |
| Number Encountered | 20d10 |
| Attacks | 1 |
| Damage | 2d4 or by weapon |
| Move | 90-ft |
| Alignment | Chaotic evil |
| Intelligence | Low to average |
| XP | 2/30+2/hp |
| Size | Large |
| Frequency | Uncommon |
| Lair | 20% |
Monster statistics extracted from online SRD wiki, not the published hardcover edition.
Gnolls live and travel in small bands. They sometimes form loose alliances with other gnolls. They are very adaptive and can be found in most climes. There are rumours of a gnoll overlord, though if he exists his power and reach are limited.
Gnolls have been known to ally with orcs, hobgoblins, bugbears, and even trolls. Gnolls have infravision (60-ft). They speak troll, their own barked tongue, chaotic evil, and occasionally orcish and hobgoblin.
Gnolls are large hyena-faced creatures. They are covered in a grey fur with a dark muzzle and yellow mane. They have dark eyes, and long nails. Their armour is usually a mismatch of types taken from their victims. They have a rough life, and their average lifespan is only 35 years.