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Roachling Scout

Small · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

63 (14d6+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Constitution +3

Skills

Acrobatics +6 Perception +6 Stealth +6 Survival +6

Languages

Common

Traits

Keen Smell

The roachling scout has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Resistant

The roachling scout has advantage on Constitution saving throws.

Stealthy Traveler

The roachling scout can move stealthily while traveling at a normal pace.

Unlovely

The roachling scout has disadvantage on Charisma (Performance) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks in interactions with non-roachlings.

Actions

Begrimed Dart

+6 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 1d4+4 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Begrimed Shortsword

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Multiattack

The roachling scout makes two begrimed shortsword attacks or two begrimed dart attacks.

About Roachling Scout

Roachling Scout is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 63 hit points (derived from 14d6+14).

Roachling Scout has communication capabilities including Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Roachling Scout

1 tips available

When using Roachling Scout in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 15 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Roachling Scout

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 15 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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 Roachling Scout?: Roachling Scout has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Roachling Scout?: Roachling Scout is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Roachling Scout speak?: Roachling Scout can communicate in Common.