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Learn about ogres, large giant humanoids with chaotic evil alignment, in the D&D rules and lore. Join the discussion with other players and DMs about ogres, their abilities, tactics, and variations.
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Ogres appeared as giant humanoids with very muscular bodies and large heads. They stood between 9 and 10 feet tall and could weigh 600 to 650 lbs.Ogres had black blood.
Ogres were a lazy, brutish, avaricious race with notoriously quick tempers.Their avaricious nature would often lead them distrust one another and incite squabbling over treasure.
Ogres generally preferred to rely on ambushing their foes and overwhelming them through sheer numbers. In terms of weapons, ogres were typically seen to use uprooted trees and stone-tipped javelins.
Much like hill giants, ogres were gluttonous creatures willing to eat almost anything. They enjoyed the taste of raw dwarf flesh, but would also eat halfling or elf flesh when they could get it. They would often use the skin and bones of their prey to fashion crude loinclothsand necklaces. Ogres were known to typically associate with goblinoids, or...
1. Half-ogres were a crossbreed of ogre that was somewhat smarter and weaker than the standard ogre race. They could sometimes pass as unusually large, albeit ugly, humans.
1. Merrows were ogres adapted to the water.
1. An ogre subrace found in the Ice Spires region.
According to legend, the ogre race was formed when Othea, wife of the titan Annam All-Father, had an affair with Vaprak. In 1357 DR, a small army of ogres served the monstrous extraplanar being Imgig Zu. He gathered them in the caverns beneath his tower to witness the Great Awakening of his people from Selûne's Eye, and to provide defense during th...
Bonegnasher took over the Tomb of Damara in search of the orb of dragonkind in the mid-14th century DR.Guruk Bonesnap led a tribe of ogres after crushing the skull of its previous leader Kolgok Skullcrush. The tribe feuded with a neighboring gnoll pack led by Rattlefang in Wild Hills, the vicinity o...See Also
1. Gauntlets of ogre power 2. Gauntlets of ogre size 3. Oni
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Disclaimer:The views expressed in the following links do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki, nor does any lore presented necessarily adhere to established canon. 1. Ogre article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gategames. 2. Ogre article at the Eberron Wiki, a wiki for the Eberroncampaign setting. 3. Ogre article at the NWNWiki, a wiki for the Neverwinter Nightsgames. 4. Ogre article at the NWN2Wiki, a wiki for the Neverwinter Nights 2games. 5. O...
Learn about the ogre, a large giant with chaotic evil alignment, in the D&D 5th Edition rules. Find its attributes, actions, challenge rating, and more on Roll20 Compendium.
Learn about ogre, a large giant with chaotic evil alignment, in the DnD 5e rules. Find its stats, abilities, actions, and challenge rating.
Sep 1, 2024 · Adult ogres stand 9 to 10 feet tall and weigh 600 to 650 pounds. Their skin color ranges from dull yellow to dull brown. Their clothing consists of poorly cured furs and hides, which add to their naturally repellent odor.
Howdah. The ogre carries a compact fort on its back. Up to four Small creatures can ride in the fort without squeezing. To make a melee attack against a target within 5 feet of the ogre, they must. use spears or weapons with reach. Creatures in the fort have three-quarters cover against attacks and effects from outside it.
Learn about ogres, a massive humanoid race with giant ancestry, in the 5th edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Find out their traits, abilities, culture, and languages.
