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Wizard Kobold

Small · Humanoid · CR 5 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Creature Codex
Armor Class
12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
58 (13d6+13)
Challenge Rating CR
5

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
6
-2
DEX
14
+2
CON
13
+1
INT
17
+3
WIS
10
+0
CHA
8
-1

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Small
Type Humanoid
Alignment Lawful Neutral
XP 1800
Initiative Bonus +2

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

Saving Throws

Intelligence +6 Wisdom +3

Skills

Arcana +6

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

1/day

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

1 tips available

When using Wizard 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 Wizard 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 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

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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