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Bandit Captain

Small · Humanoid · CR 2 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

15 (natural armor)

52 (8d8 + 16)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 450

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

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +5 Constitution +2 Intelligence +2 Wisdom +2 Charisma +2

Skills

Athletics +4 Deception +4

Languages

Common, Thieves' cant

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The bandit makes two attacks, using Scimitar and Pistol in any combination.

Pistol

Cost 1

+5 to hit, range 30/90 ft (9.1/27.4 m). Hit: 1d10+3 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +5, range 30/90 ft. 8 (1d10 + 3) Piercing damage.

Scimitar

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 6 (1d6 + 3) Slashing damage.

Reactions

Parry

The captain adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the captain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

About Bandit Captain

Bandit Captain is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 8d8 + 16).

Bandit Captain has communication capabilities including Common, Thieves' cant. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Bandit Captain

2 tips available

When using Bandit Captain in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Bandit Captain

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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