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Crime Boss

Medium · Humanoid · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

127 (15d8+60)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 16

Skills

Deception +6 Insight +6 Intimidation +6 Perception +6 Persuasion +6 Stealth +5

Languages

any two

Actions

Dagger

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+4 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage.

Mark for Death

The boss targets a creature within 30 feet that can see or hear them. For 1 minute or until the boss threatens a different target the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage whenever the boss hits it with a weapon attack.

Multiattack

The boss attacks three times with their shortsword.

Shortsword

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Reactions

Command Bodyguard

When the boss would be hit by an attack, they command an ally within 5 feet to use its reaction to switch places with the boss. The ally is hit by the attack instead of the boss.

Offhand Dagger

When missed by an attack, the boss makes a dagger attack.

About Crime Boss

Crime Boss is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 127 hit points (derived from 15d8+60).

Crime Boss has communication capabilities including any two. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Crime Boss

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Crime Boss

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Crime Boss?: Crime Boss has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Crime Boss?: Crime Boss is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Crime Boss speak?: Crime Boss can communicate in any two.