Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor
Small · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil
Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Languages
Common, Draconic
Traits
Draconic Smite
If the broodguard has advantage on a melee weapon attack, the attack deals an extra 1d4 damage. This bonus damage is the same type as its masters breath weapon.
Dragons Blood
The kobold gains resistance to the damage type of its masters breath weapon.
Ominous Shadow
The kobold loses its Sunlight Sensitivity trait while within 60 feet of its master.
Pack Tactics
The kobold has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the kobolds allies is within 5 feet of the creature and not incapacitated.
Sunlight Sensitivity
While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Perception checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Bill Hook
+4 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d6+2 slashing damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature it makes a DC 12 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure.
Multiattack
The kobold makes a bill hook attack and a spiked shield attack.
Sling
+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d4+2 bludgeoning damage.
Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Spiked Shield
+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Reactions
Rally!
When the kobold takes damage, it shouts a rallying cry. All kobolds within 30 feet that can hear it gain immunity to the frightened condition for 1 minute, and their next attack roll made before this effect ends deals an extra 1d4 damage.
About Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor
Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d6+16).
Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.
GM Tips: Using Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor
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GM Tips: Using Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor
When using Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.
Player Guide: Facing Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor
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Player Guide: Facing Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.
Encounter Building Calculator
Encounter Building Calculator
Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 600 XP
- Hard: 900 XP
- Deadly: 1,200 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor?
- Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
- What type of creature is Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor?
- Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor speak?
- Kobold Broodguard Dragon Servitor can communicate in Common, Draconic.
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