Creature Reference Back to Creatures

Kobold Sorcerer

Small · Humanoid · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

27 (5d6+10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

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 10

Skills

Arcana +2 Intimidation +4

Languages

Common, Draconic

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

The kobolds innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At Will: Mage Hand, Mending
1/Day Each: ., expeditious retreat, Mage Armor

Actions

Flame Bolt

+4 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 1d10 fire damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) fire damage.

Multiattack

2/day

The kobold sorcerer makes three flame bolt attacks.

Shiv

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Expeditious Retreat

(1st-Level; V) When casting this spell and as a bonus action on subsequent turns for 10 minutes, the kobold sorcerer can take the Dash action.

About Kobold Sorcerer

Kobold Sorcerer 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 27 hit points (derived from 5d6+10).

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

GM Tips: Using Kobold Sorcerer

1 tips available

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

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Kobold Sorcerer

1 strategies available

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

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

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