Za'krug

Za'krug is the goblin boss leading an attack on the Emerald Grove at the start of Act One.

“

Scouts - get to the high ground. Raiders - charge the bastards! For the Absolute!

„

— Za'krug

Involvement

Act One

When the party first arrive at the Emerald Grove,  Aradin,  Barth, and  Remira are attempting to enter the sanctuary. An arrow strikes the gatekeeper,  Kanon, trapping the adventurers outside as a group of goblins attack. Za'krug is the goblin boss who advances the ambush along with other goblins, a bugbear, and worg. The group is immediately hostile to the party.

Combat

Attacks and actions

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Goblin Scimitar

Damage: 3~8

1d6 + 2⁠Slashing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Reckless Warcry ()

Increase your Strength by 3, at the cost of decreasing your Armour Class by 1.

 Range: Self

 Recharge: Short rest

Loot

• Gloves of Power
• Goblin Scimitar
• Spiked Shield

Gallery

• 
  Za'krug's model.

Notes

• Similar to the weakened Intellect Devourers on the nearby beach, Za'krug and his cohort are different creatures from the general Goblin Tracker, Bugbear, etc. found throughout Act One. This is revealed on Tactician, where they lack the racial bonuses found on otherwise identical enemies. In Za'krug's case, he lacks the passive  Fury of the Small.