Duergar

• AC: 16 (Scale Mail, Shield)
• Alignment: Lawful Evil
• CHA: 9
• CON: 14
• Challenge Rating: 1
• DEX: 11
• HP: 26 (4d8+4)
• INT: 11
• Languages: Dwarvish, Undercommon
• Passive Perception: 10
• Resistances: Poison
• Roll 0: War Pick 1d20 + 4 1d8+2
• Roll 1: Enlarged 1d20 + 4 2d8+2
• Roll 2: Javelin 1d20 + 4 1d6+2
• Roll 3: Enlarged 1d20 + 4 2d6+2
• STR: 14
• Senses: Darkvision 120 Ft.
• Size: Medium
• Speed: 25 ft.
• Type: humanoid (dwarf)
• WIS: 10

Traits

Duergar Resilience: The duergar has advantage on saving throws against poison, spells, and illusions, as well as to resist being charmed or paralyzed.

Sunlight Sensitivity: While in sunlight, the duergar has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Enlarge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest): For 1 minute, the duergar magically increases in size, along with anything it is wearing or carrying. While enlarged, the duergar is Large, doubles its damage dice on Strength-based weapon attacks (included in the attacks), and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available.

War Pick: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage, or 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage while enlarged.

Javelin: Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage while enlarged.

Invisibility (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest): The duergar magically turns invisible until it attacks, casts a spell, or uses its Enlarge, or until its concentration is broken, up to 1 hour (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it .

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The SendingStone review

The Duergar appears in the game as a formidable challenge with a 1 rating and 16 for armor class. They are considered Lawful Evil and have a challenge rating of one. They have a decent constitution score at 14, and come with several languages, including Dwarvish and Undercommon. Overall, the Duergar is a complex and challenging character with a lot of potential for players and game masters alike to use in their game. However, it's important to note that they are quite strong and can be difficult to defeat, so players should be prepared before engaging with one.

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Duergar is D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) 5th edition content, but other TTRPGs may have their own version such as a Duergar Pathfinder edition. Want to use Duergar in a VTT (virtual tabletop)? Try out SendingStone for free today!

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