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Lizard

Tiny · Beast · CR 0 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-1

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 9

Saving Throws

Strength -4 Dexterity +0 Constitution +0 Intelligence -5 Wisdom -1 Charisma -4

Languages

Actions

Bite

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

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

Reactions

Detach Tail

When the lizard takes damage, it can detach its tail, reducing the damage by 2 (1d4), and immediately move up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

About Lizard

Lizard is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 9 hit points (derived from None).

Lizard has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Lizard

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Lizard

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 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 Lizard?: Lizard has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Lizard?: Lizard is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lizard speak?: Lizard can communicate in -.