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King Kobold

Small · Humanoid · CR 6 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

15 (18 with mage armor)

112 (25d6+25)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +5

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

Dexterity +8 Intelligence +5

Skills

Deception +5 Insight +8 Intimidation +8 Persuasion +8

Languages

Common, Draconic

Traits

Cunning Action

On each of its turns, the king kobold can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Evasion

If the king kobold is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the king instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

Pack Tactics

The king has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the king's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn)

The king kobold deals an extra 14 (4d6) 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 king that isn't incapacitated and the king doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Spellcasting

The king kobold is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, mage hand, minor illusion, poison spray
1st Level (4 slots): alarm, grease, mage armor
2nd Level (3 slots): alter self, hold person, invisibility

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the king has disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Hand Crossbow

+8 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d6+5 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The king kobold makes two shortsword attacks.

Shortsword

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) piercing damage.

Reactions

Uncanny Dodge

The king kobold halves the damage from one attack that hits it. To do so, it must see the attacker.

About King Kobold

King Kobold is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from 25d6+25).

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

GM Tips: Using King Kobold

1 tips available

When using King Kobold 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 King Kobold

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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of King Kobold?: King Kobold has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is King Kobold?: King Kobold is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does King Kobold speak?: King Kobold can communicate in Common, Draconic.