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Kobold Dragon Servitor

Small · Humanoid · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

7 (3d6-3)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

-1

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Languages

Common, Draconic

Traits

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

Shiv

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d3+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d3 + 2) piercing damage.

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.

About Kobold Dragon Servitor

Kobold Dragon Servitor is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 7 hit points (derived from 3d6-3).

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

GM Tips: Using Kobold Dragon Servitor

1 tips available

When using Kobold Dragon Servitor 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 Dragon Servitor

1 strategies available

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Kobold Dragon Servitor?: Kobold Dragon Servitor has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Kobold Dragon Servitor?: Kobold Dragon Servitor is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold Dragon Servitor speak?: Kobold Dragon Servitor can communicate in Common, Draconic.