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Kobold Swiftblade

Small · Humanoid · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

15 (leather armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +6

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 12

Saving Throws

Strength -1 Dexterity +6 Constitution +0 Intelligence +1 Wisdom +2 Charisma +0

Languages

Common,Draconic

Traits

Pack Tactics

The kobold has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the kobold's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, and its Perception is 7 when perceiving by sight.

Actions

Hand Crossbow

+6 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d6+4 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Multiattack

The kobold swiftblade makes two Scimitar or Hand Crossbow attacks.

Scimitar

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Bonus Actions

Hidden Scurry

The swiftblade moves up to 15 feet without provoking opportunity attacks, and if it moves into a lightly or heavily obscured area, it takes the Hide action, using its Stealth value as the result of the check. If the swiftblade is aware of traps in the area, it can choose if this movement triggers any of them.

About Kobold Swiftblade

Kobold Swiftblade is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 80 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Kobold Swiftblade

2 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 15 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
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 Swiftblade

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 15 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Swiftblade?: Kobold Swiftblade has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Kobold Swiftblade?: Kobold Swiftblade is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold Swiftblade speak?: Kobold Swiftblade can communicate in Common,Draconic.