Tanarukk (5e): Complete Guide to the Monster

A tanarukk is a fictional monster in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, presented as a fiendish cross between an orc and a demon, typically aligned to chaotic evil. Tanarukk inherit physical brutality from orcs and fiendish power from their demonic bloodlines, producing hulking, horned warriors feared on the Material Plane. They appear in official sources such as Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse and are designed for mid to high challenge encounters. This overview covers their statistics, abilities, tactics, lore, and how they compare with related creatures such as orcs, demons, and the tanar’ru.