Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Skills
Languages
Common, Draconic, Infernal
Traits
Pack Tactics
The kobold has advantage attack rolls roll 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.
Spellcasting
The wizard kobold is an 8th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, minor illusion, poison spray, prestidigitation
- 1st Level (4 slots): burning hands, mage armor, magic missile, shield
- 2nd Level (3 slots): hold person, mirror image, misty step
- 3rd Level (3 slots): blink, counterspell, fireball
- 4th Level (2 slots): fire shield
Sunlight Sensitivity
While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Breath of the Visage
+6 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 2d6 damage.
Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) damage of the type dealt by the chosen dragon's breath weapon.
Dagger
+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.
Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Draconic Visage
The wizard kobold magically creates a draconic visage in an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet. The visage is a glowing, spectral head and neck, resembling a variety of dragon chosen by the kobold, that sheds dim light out to 10 feet. The visage lasts for 1 minute and grants the following benefits:
* A creature hostile to the wizard who starts its turn within 30 feet of the visage and who is aware of the visage must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to this effect for the next 24 hours.
* The wizard gains immunity to the damage type dealt by the chosen dragon's breath weapon.
* When the wizard uses this action, and as a bonus action on it subsequent turns, it can use the following attack:
About Wizard Kobold
Wizard Kobold is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a lawful neutral alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 58 hit points (derived from 13d6+13).
Wizard Kobold has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, Infernal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.
GM Tips: Using Wizard Kobold
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GM Tips: Using Wizard Kobold
When using Wizard Kobold in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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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 Wizard Kobold
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Player Guide: Facing Wizard Kobold
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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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
Encounter Building Calculator
Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 3,000 XP
- Hard: 4,500 XP
- Deadly: 6,000 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Wizard Kobold?
- Wizard Kobold has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
- What type of creature is Wizard Kobold?
- Wizard Kobold is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Wizard Kobold speak?
- Wizard Kobold can communicate in Common, Draconic, Infernal.
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