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Kobold Broodguard

Small · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

44 (8d6+16)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 12 ft (3.7 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

Common, Draconic

Traits

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!

1/day

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

Kobold Broodguard 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 has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Kobold Broodguard

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

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

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

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

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

What is the challenge rating of Kobold Broodguard?: Kobold Broodguard has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Kobold Broodguard?: Kobold Broodguard is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold Broodguard speak?: Kobold Broodguard can communicate in Common, Draconic.