Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Skills
Languages
Common, Goblin, and one ancient language
Traits
Alien Mind
The dust goblin chieftain has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. In addition, it can use an action to read the surface thoughts of one creature within 30 feet. This works like the detect thoughts spell, except it can only read surface thoughts and there is no limit to the duration. The dust goblin chieftain can end this effect as a bonus action or by using an action to change the target.
Cunning Action
On each of its turns, the dust goblin chieftain can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn)
The dust goblin chieftain deals an extra 10 (3d6) damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of the dust goblin chieftain that isn't incapacitated and the chieftain doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.
Twisted
When the dust goblin chieftain attacks a creature from hiding, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.
Actions
Light Crossbow
+6 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d8+4 plus 1d8 poison damage.
Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Shortsword
+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 plus 1d8 poison damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success
Reactions
Parry
The dust goblin chieftain adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the chieftain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
About Dust Goblin Chieftain
Dust Goblin Chieftain is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a neutral evil alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d6+16).
Dust Goblin Chieftain has communication capabilities including Common, Goblin, and one ancient language. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.
GM Tips: Using Dust Goblin Chieftain
2 tips available
GM Tips: Using Dust Goblin Chieftain
When using Dust Goblin Chieftain in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
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Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities
Player Guide: Facing Dust Goblin Chieftain
2 strategies available
Player Guide: Facing Dust Goblin Chieftain
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
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Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning
Encounter Building Calculator
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Dust Goblin Chieftain?
- Dust Goblin Chieftain has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
- What type of creature is Dust Goblin Chieftain?
- Dust Goblin Chieftain is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Dust Goblin Chieftain speak?
- Dust Goblin Chieftain can communicate in Common, Goblin, and one ancient language.
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