| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 20 | +5 | +11 |
| DEX | 12 | +1 | +1 |
| CON | 18 | +4 | +8 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | 12 | +1 | +1 |
| WIS | 14 | +2 | +6 |
| CHA | 16 | +3 | +3 |
Aggressive: As a bonus action, the orc can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature it can see.
Mountain-Born: The black orc ignores difficult terrain caused by stone or rubble and has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Relentless (1/Day): If reduced to 0 HP, the black orc drops to 1 HP instead.
Shield Wall: If within 5 feet of another black orc, its AC increases by 1.
Tactical Commander: Allied orcs within 30 feet of the warchief have advantage on saving throws against being frightened and add +2 to damage rolls while the warchief is conscious.
Multiattack: The black orc makes two Warblade attacks.
Warblade: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Crushing Cleave (Recharge 5–6): The black orc swings in a wide arc. Each creature within 5 ft must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (3d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Crushing Command (Recharge 5–6): The warchief roars an order. Up to two allied orcs within 30 feet may use their reaction to make one weapon attack.
Battle Advance: The warchief moves up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Savage Momentum: When the orc reduces a creature to 0 hit points, it may make one weapon attack as a reaction.
Parry: The warchief adds +3 to his AC against one melee attack that would hit him. To do so, the warchief must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
Description
A black orc warchief is not merely the strongest of its kind, but the most unyielding. These leaders rise through ritual combat and relentless survival, proving not only their physical dominance but their capacity to command disciplined troops in unforgiving terrain.
Warchiefs are marked by heavy plate armor etched with clan sigils and trophies taken from fallen enemies. Their presence alone steadies the ranks, turning brutal fighters into coordinated killing machines. Under a warchief’s command, black orcs fight in silence until the moment of impact—then strike with terrifying precision.
Unlike lesser orc leaders who rely on rage, a black orc warchief understands timing, terrain, and morale. They break enemy formations methodically, exploiting weakness and pressing advantage without hesitation.
Where a warchief marches, the mountains follow. Kingdoms that mistake them for common raiders rarely survive the lesson.
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