Snow Troll

Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 152 (16d10 + 64)
Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21 (+5)	13 (+1)	18 (+4)	7 (–2)	12 (+1)	8 (–1)

Saving Throws Con +7, Wis +4
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +6, Survival +4
Damage Resistances Cold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Vulnerabilities Fire, Radiant
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft. (in snow), Passive Perception 14
Languages Giant, understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3

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Traits

Icy Regeneration.
The Snow Troll regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If it takes fire or radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of its next turn.

Snow Camouflage.
The Snow Troll has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks to hide in snowy terrain.

Predator’s Patience.
If the Snow Troll hasn’t moved since its last turn, it has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that enters its reach.

Keen Smell.
The Snow Troll has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

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Actions

Multiattack.
The Snow Troll makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with either its claws or a melee weapon.

Bite.
Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage.

Claw.
Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.
If both claw attacks hit the same target in one turn, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Crude Ice Greatclub (Weapon Variant).
Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5) bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) cold damage.
The target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have its speed halved until the end of its next turn as frost clings to its joints.

Chilling Roar (Recharge 5–6).
The Snow Troll emits a deep, echoing roar infused with unnatural cold.
Each creature of the Snow Troll’s choice within 30 feet that can hear it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of the Snow Troll’s next turn. While frightened in this way, a creature has disadvantage on saving throws against cold damage.

Avalanche Leap (Recharge 4–6).
The Snow Troll leaps up to 30 feet in a straight line and lands with explosive force.
Each creature within a 10-foot radius of the landing point must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) bludgeoning damage and falling prone on a failure, or half as much on a success. The area becomes difficult terrain due to churned snow and ice.

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Bonus Actions

Snowbound Stalker (1/Turn).
If the Snow Troll is in snowy or icy terrain, it can take the Hide action as a bonus action and gains advantage on the Stealth check.

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Tactics

The Snow Troll hunts using ambush and terrain advantage. It prefers to lie in wait beneath snowdrifts or behind ridges, striking with surprise and savagery. If wounded, it may retreat into snowfields or caves to recover with Icy Regeneration. In combat, it uses Chilling Roar to debilitate prey, Avalanche Leap to scatter clustered enemies, and targets frightened or prone creatures with brutal claw or club strikes.

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Treasure

Snow Troll lairs are strewn with frozen corpses, shattered gear, and gnawed bones. A typical den contains 1d4 minor magic items, 1d6 × 100 gp worth of valuables, and cold-weather survival equipment.

Snow Troll

Large monstrous humanoid (cold, giant)
CR 7
XP 3,200
CE

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DEFENSE

AC 21, touch 12, flat-footed 18 (–1 size, +3 Dex, +9 natural)
HP 105 (10d10+50)
Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +7
DR 5/fire
Immune cold
Weaknesses fire vulnerability

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OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee

• Bite +15 (1d8+6)
• 2 claws +15 (1d10+6)
• Or ice greatclub +15 (2d8+9/×3 plus 1d6 cold)
  Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.

Special Attacks

• Rend (2 claws, 2d10+9)
• Chilling Roar (1/day)
• Avalanche Leap (Recharge 1d6 rounds)

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STATISTICS

Str 23, Dex 17, Con 20, Int 6, Wis 14, Cha 8
Base Atk +10; CMB +17; CMD 30
Feats Cleave, Power Attack, Weapon Focus (claw), Toughness, Improved Initiative
Skills Perception +12, Stealth +10 (+18 in snowy terrain), Survival +8, Climb +13
Languages Giant (understands Common but cannot speak)

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ECOLOGY

Environment cold mountains, tundra, arctic ruins
Organization solitary, pair, or hunting pack (3–5)
Treasure standard (crude weapons, frozen gear, scavenged trophies)

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SPECIAL ABILITIES

Chilling Roar (Su) (1/day)
The snow troll releases a terrifying roar imbued with unnatural cold. Creatures within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 17 Will save or become frightened for 1 round and take 1d6 cold damage per HD of the troll (usually 10d6). Half damage and no fright on a successful save. Creatures immune to cold still make the Will save.

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Avalanche Leap (Ex) (Recharge 1d6 rounds)
The snow troll leaps up to 30 feet and lands with force. Creatures within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 18 Reflex save or take 4d6 bludgeoning damage and fall prone; half damage and no prone on a success. The area becomes difficult terrain for 1 minute.

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Icy Regeneration (Ex)
Regenerates 5 hp per round if above 0 hp and not damaged by fire in the previous round. Fire damage suppresses regeneration for 1 round.

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Snow Camouflage (Ex)
Grants +8 racial bonus on Stealth checks in snowy or icy terrain and ability to remain motionless under snowdrifts for hours without detection.

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Tundra Tactics (Ex)
Grants +2 dodge bonus to AC against ranged attacks in cold terrain and allows movement through snow and ice without penalty.

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TACTICS

Before Combat:
Utilizes Snow Camouflage to lie in wait beneath snow or ridges. May use blizzard conditions to mask approach and lure prey.

During Combat:
Begins with Chilling Roar to frighten and damage foes. Targets weakest or isolated prey with claws or ice greatclub. Uses Avalanche Leap to scatter groups and knock foes prone.

Morale:
Flees if reduced below 25 hp and regeneration is suppressed, retreating into blizzards or caves to recover.

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DESCRIPTION

Snow trolls are towering, savage creatures of the frozen wilds, covered in thick blue-white fur matted with ice. Born of cursed bloodlines or glacial magic, they combine brutal strength with savage cunning. They wield massive ice-cracked weapons or use claws and bite to brutal effect, striking terror into travelers of arctic wastes.

Snow Troll

This tall, gangly humanoid stands nearly 8 feet tall. Its pale green skin is covered in snowy white fur. It moves swiftly over the snow on its broad, furry feet.

Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.

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Snow trolls are arctic cousins to the standard troll. They are shorter and broader, but equally ferocious and fearless.

Snow trolls are generally solitary, coming together only during mating season every three years in the darkness of mid-winter in remote mountain valleys. The males abandon their mates to raise the young, which reach maturity in a single year. The young snow trolls are even more rapacious than the adults.

A snow troll’s territory may cover hundreds of square miles. Snow trolls feed on any creatures they can catch, even polar bears and other fierce arctic creatures. Only white dragons successfully predate upon snow trolls. Ice trolls and snow trolls are bitter enemies and competitors for the same hunting grounds.

A typical adult snow troll stands 8 feet tall and weighs 500 pounds. Females are slightly larger than males. A snow troll’s hide is pale green or pale gray, and is covered in white fur. Snow trolls have a lifespan of 120 years.

Trolls speak a dialect of Giant in a high-pitched, sing-song manner.

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Troll, Snow
Large Giant (Cold)
Hit Dice	7d8+42 (73 hp)
Initiative	+2
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class	16 (–1 size, +2 Dexterity, +5 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple	+5/+15
Attack	Claw +10 melee (1d6+6)
Full Attack	2 claws +10 melee (1d6+6)
Space/Reach	10 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks	Rend 2d6+9
Special Qualities	Darkvision 90 ft., immunity to cold, Low-Light Vision, regeneration 5, Scent, surefooted, tremorsense 60 ft., vulnerability to fire
Saves	Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5
Abilities	Strength 23, Dexterity 14, Constitution 23, Intelligence 6, Wisdom 15, Charisma 6
Skills	Climb +14, Hide +4*, Listen +4, Move Silently +4, Spot +4, Survival +4
Feats	Iron Will, Stealthy, Track
Environment	Any cold land
Organization	Solitary or pair
Challenge Rating	6
Treasure	Standard
Alignment	Usually chaotic evil
Advancement	By character class
Level Adjustment	+6

Combat

Snow trolls are patient hunters, often detecting prey with their heightened senses and lying in ambush in the snow.

Rend (Ex): If a snow troll hits with both claw attacks, it latches onto the opponent’s body and tears the flesh. This attack automatically deals an additional 2d6+9 points of damage.

Regeneration (Ex): Fire and acid deal normal damage to a snow troll. If a snow troll loses a limb or body part, the lost portion regrows in 3d6 minutes. The creature can reattach the severed member instantly by holding it to the stump.

Surefooted (Ex): Snow trolls ignore all movement penalties associated with snow on the ground. They also receive a +4 racial bonus on Balance checks when walking on ice or snow.

Skills: Snow trolls have a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks. *Snow trolls have a +4 racial bonus on Hide checks when in snowy or icy environments. This bonus on Hide checks increases to +8 when the snow troll is immobile.

Originally appeared in Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (1994).