====== Gnoll Brute ======

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Gnoll Brutes are stronger, more dangerous variants of regular gnolls. They are tougher and more aggressive than standard gnoll enemies.

==== Description ====
Gnoll Brutes are elite members of gnoll groups, distinguished by their increased size, strength, and aggression compared to regular gnolls. They serve as more challenging opponents in gnoll-occupied areas.

==== Combat ====
  * **Health:** Higher than regular gnolls
  * **Attack:** More powerful melee attacks
  * **Armor:** Potentially better natural or equipped armor
  * **Aggression:** More aggressive behavior than standard gnolls

==== Characteristics ====
  * **Size:** Larger than regular gnolls
  * **Strength:** Notably stronger than standard gnolls
  * **Tactics:** May employ more advanced combat tactics
  * **Loot:** Potentially better drops than regular gnolls

==== Location ====
Gnoll Brutes can be found in:
  * [[rpd:sewers|Sewers]] - Early game areas with gnolls
  * Gnoll camps and settlements
  * Areas where gnolls are dominant
  * Potentially guarding important gnoll locations

==== Tactics ====
  * Be more careful than fighting regular gnolls
  * May require more hits to defeat
  * Potentially more dangerous in groups
  * Could have special attacks or abilities

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:gnoll|Gnoll]] - Standard version of this creature
  * [[rpd:gnoll_zombie|Gnoll Zombie]] - Undead version
  * [[rpd:gnoll_hero|Gnoll Hero]] - Playable class based on gnolls
  * [[rpd:brute|Brute]] - Possibly similar enemy type
  * [[rpd:enemies|Enemies]] - Other dungeon enemies

==== Strategy ====
  * Don't treat as regular gnolls - they're significantly stronger
  * Prepare more carefully for fights with Gnoll Brutes
  * May be worth avoiding if low on health
  * Better rewards than regular gnolls may make confrontation worthwhile