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Light Cavalry

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

14 (leather, shield)

39 (6d8+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +1

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 14

Skills

Athletics +4 Perception +4

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

fire

Traits

Infantry Slayer

While mounted, the dragonborn has advantage on melee weapon attacks against creatures that are Medium or smaller and are not mounted.

Mounted Warrior

While mounted, the dragonborn's mount can't be charmed or frightened.

Actions

Cavalry Saber

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

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

Fire Breath

The dragonborn breathes fire in a 15-foot cone. All creatures in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Shortbow

+3 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.

About Light Cavalry

Light Cavalry is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d8+12).

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

GM Tips: Using Light Cavalry

1 tips available

When using Light Cavalry 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.

Player Guide: Facing Light Cavalry

1 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.

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Light Cavalry?: Light Cavalry has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Light Cavalry?: Light Cavalry is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Light Cavalry speak?: Light Cavalry can communicate in Common, Draconic.