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Kobold Witch

Small · Humanoid · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

126

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 1800

Initiative Bonus +3

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 +3 Constitution +1 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +2 Charisma +7

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

Eldritch Burst

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 force damage.

Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8+4) force damage.

Multiattack

The kobold witch makes three Eldritch Burst attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.

Spellcasting

The kobold witch casts one of the following spells, using CHA as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15).

At Will: disguise self, druidcraft, guidance
2/Day Each: command, ray of enfeeblement
1/day: bestow curse

Bonus Actions

Scurry

The kobold moves up to 15 feet without provoking opportunity attacks. If the kobold is aware of traps in the area, the kobold can choose if this movement triggers any of them.

Witch's Cauldron

The kobold witch ladles steaming brew out of a small cauldron it is holding and flings the substance at one friendly creature it can see within 15 feet of it. The target gains 5 (2d4) temporary HP until the start of the witch's next turn.

Reactions

Hex

When a creature the kobold witch can see within 60 feet of it makes an ability check, attack roll, or save, the target must roll a d6 and subtract the number rolled from that ability check, attack roll, or save.

About Kobold Witch

Kobold Witch is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Kobold Witch

1 tips available

When using Kobold Witch 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 Witch

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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Witch?: Kobold Witch has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Kobold Witch?: Kobold Witch is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold Witch speak?: Kobold Witch can communicate in Common,Draconic.