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Duelist

Medium · Humanoid · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

90 (12d8+36)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +7 Dexterity +7 Constitution +6 Wisdom +4

Skills

Athletics +7 Intimidation +5 Perception +4 Stealth +7 Survival +4

Languages

any one

Actions

Multiattack

The warrior attacks twice.

Rapier

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Reactions

Riposte

When the duelist is missed by a melee attack by an attacker they can see within 5 feet, the duelist makes a rapier attack against the attacker with advantage.

About Duelist

Duelist is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 90 hit points (derived from 12d8+36).

Duelist has communication capabilities including any one. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Duelist

2 tips available

When using Duelist 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 Duelist

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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Duelist?: Duelist has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Duelist?: Duelist is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Duelist speak?: Duelist can communicate in any one.