Orc War Chief

The war chief of an orc tribe is its strongest and most cunning member. The reign of a war chief lasts only as long as it commands the fear and respect of other tribe members, whose bloodlust must be regularly satisfied lest the chief appear weak.
Gruumsh bestows special blessings upon war chiefs who prove themselves in battle time and again, imbuing them with slivers of his savagery. A war chief so blessed finds that his weapons cut deeper into his enemies, allowing him to inflict more carnage.

Orc War Chief CR: 4 (1,100 XP)

Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil

Armor Class: 16 (chain mail)

Hit Points: 93 (11d8 + 44)

Speed: 30 ft

STR

18 +4

DEX

12 +1

CON

18 +4

INT

11 +0

WIS

11 +0

CHA

16 +3

Saving Throws: Str +6, Con +6, Wis +2

Skills: Intimidation +5

Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Passive Perception 10

Languages: Common, Orc

Challenge Rating: 4 (1,100 XP)

Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Gruumsh's Fury. The ore deals an extra 1d8 damage when it hits with a weapon attack (included in the attacks).

Actions

Multiattack. The orc makes two attacks with its greataxe or its spear.
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 1d12 + 4 plus 1d8 slashing damage.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 feet or range 20/60 feet, one target. Hit: 1d6 + 4 plus 1d8 piercing damage, or 2d8 + 4 piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. 
Battle Cry (1/Day). Each creature of the war chief's choice that is within 30 feet of it, can hear it, and not already affected by Battle Cry gain advantage on attack rolls until the start of the war chief's next turn. The war chief can then make one attack as a bonus action.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Orc

Lifespan

50 years

Average Height

6 feet

Average Weight

230 to 280 pounds