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The Barbed

Small · Humanoid · CR 1 · Lawful Evil

Source. Creature Codex

44 (8d8+8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +3

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 10

Skills

Athletics +4 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

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

Barbed Slash

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+2 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage and 3 (1d6) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.

Javelin

+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

About The Barbed

The Barbed is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d8+8).

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

GM Tips: Using The Barbed

1 tips available

When using The Barbed 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 The Barbed

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 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 The Barbed?: The Barbed has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is The Barbed?: The Barbed is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does The Barbed speak?: The Barbed can communicate in Common, Draconic.