Ghoul

Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil

AC: 12

Initiative: +2 (12)

HP: 22 (5d8)

Speed: 30 ft.

STR
13 (+1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
7 (-2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
6 (-2)

Immunities: poison

Condition Immunities: charmed; exhaustion; poisoned

Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10

Languages: Common

CR: 1 (XP 200; PB +2)

Habitat: Swamp, Underdark, Urban

Treasure: Any

Actions

Multiattack.

The ghoul makes two Bite attacks.

Bite.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) Necrotic damage.

Claw.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Slashing damage. If the target is a creature that isn't an Undead or elf, it is subjected to the following effect. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 10. Failure: The target has the Paralyzed condition until the end of its next turn.

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Ghoul

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 132 - Licenses and attribution