Bao'ek'nuk

Bao'ek'nuk is a bugbear located in the Goblin Camp in Act One.

“

I ain't paid to talk. Keep walkin'.

„

— Bao'ek'nuk, warning the party away

Involvement

Act One

Bao'ek'nuk wanders between the main outdoor area of the Goblin Camp and the eastern courtyard.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Concussive Smash ()   –   Morningstar

Damage: 4~11

1d8 + 3⁠Piercing

Hit an enemy with all your might to deal damage and possibly  Daze them.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Heartstopper ()   –   Morningstar

Damage: 4~7

1d4 + 3⁠Piercing

Smash an enemy's chest in and possibly inflict  Chest Trauma.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Main Hand Attack ()   –   Morningstar

Damage: 4~11

1d8 + 3⁠Piercing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Piercing Strike ()   –   Javelin

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds.

Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Tenacity ()   –   Morningstar

Damage: 3

3⁠Bludgeoning

When you miss an attack, deal Bludgeoning damage equal to your Strength modifier anyway (minimum of 1).

 Throw ()   –   Javelin

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Throw a character or item from the world or your inventory.

Your Strength affects how much weight you can throw. Heavier items deal more damage.

The damage of weapons with the thrown property is the same as the weapon's melee damage.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Loot

•  Javelin - 2x (if unused)
•  Morningstar

External links

• ⁠Bao'ek'nuk on the Forgotten Realms Wiki