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: High Strength and Constitution creatures (e.g., Ogres) welcome close-quarters slugfests.

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If you are a Dungeon Master, you know the feeling. The climax of your session is approaching. The party kicks down the door to face the BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy). You describe the terrifying scene, roll for initiative, and then… the monster trips over its own feet, swings at the air, and gets crit into dust before the Paladin even uses a spell slot. Your players will thank you—and the monsters will

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: High Dexterity but low Constitution creatures prefer hit-and-run tactics or attacking from range and cover.