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Scout

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

13 (leather armor)

1/2

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

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

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +2 Constitution +1 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +3 Charisma +0

Languages

any one language (usually Common)

Traits

Heightened Hearing and Sight

The scout's Perception is 18 when perceiving by hearing or sight.

Actions

Multiattack

The scout makes two Shortsword or Shortbow attacks.

Shortbow

+4 to hit. Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, ranged 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage.

Shortsword

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Escape to Report

The scout takes the Dash or Disengage action.

About Scout

Scout is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 25 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Scout

2 tips available

When using Scout 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 Scout

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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Scout?: Scout has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Scout?: Scout is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Scout speak?: Scout can communicate in any one language (usually Common).