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Badger

Tiny · Beast · CR 0 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

3 (1d4+1)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Burrow 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 11

Traits

Keen Smell

The badger has advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Bite

+2 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage. If this damage would reduce a Small or larger target to 0 hit points the target takes no damage from this attack.

About Badger

Badger is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 3 hit points (derived from 1d4+1).

GM Tips: Using Badger

1 tips available

When using Badger in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 5 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Badger

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 5 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Badger?: Badger has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Badger?: Badger is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.