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Junk Shaman

Small · Humanoid · CR 2 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

12 (15 with junk armor)

42 (12d6)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 450

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Wisdom +5

Languages

Common, Draconic

Traits

Animate Objects (1/Day)

The kobold casts animate objects without any components. Wisdom is its spellcasting ability.

Junk Armor

As a bonus action, the kobold can create magical armor out of scrap metal and bits of junk it touches. The armor provides AC 13 + Dexterity modifier, and a critical hit scored against the kobold becomes a normal hit instead. The armor lasts until the kobold uses a bonus action to end it, the armor is removed from the kobold, or the kobold dies.

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, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Flame Jet

+5 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 2d6 fire damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) fire damage. If the target is a creature or flammable object that isn't being worn or carried, it ignites. Until a creature takes an action to douse the fire, the target takes 3 (1d6) fire damage at the start of each of its turns.

Junk Staff

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 plus 1d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Multiattack

The kobold junk shaman makes two junk staff attacks.

About Junk Shaman

Junk Shaman is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 42 hit points (derived from 12d6).

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

GM Tips: Using Junk Shaman

2 tips available

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

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
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 Junk Shaman

2 strategies available

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

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Junk Shaman?: Junk Shaman has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Junk Shaman?: Junk Shaman is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Junk Shaman speak?: Junk Shaman can communicate in Common, Draconic.