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Bandit

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1/8 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

12 (leather armor)

1/8

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 25

Initiative Bonus +1

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

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +1 Constitution +1 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +0 Charisma +0

Languages

any one language (usually Common)

Traits

Opportunist

The bandit has advantage on opportunity attacks.

Actions

Light Crossbow

+3 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d8+1 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8+1) piercing damage.

Scimitar

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) slashing damage.

Bonus Actions

Steal Item

The bandit steals an object from one creature it can see within 5 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 11 DEX save or lose one object it is wearing or carrying of the bandit's choice. The object must weigh no more than 10 pounds, can't be a weapon, and can't be wrapped around or firmly attached to the target, such as a shirt or armor.

About Bandit

Bandit is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 9 hit points (derived from None).

Bandit has communication capabilities including any one language (usually Common). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Bandit

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Bandit

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area 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 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 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 Bandit?: Bandit has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Bandit?: Bandit is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Bandit speak?: Bandit can communicate in any one language (usually Common).