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Commoner

Small · Humanoid · CR 0 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

10 (natural armor)

4 (1d8)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +0

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 +0 Dexterity +0 Constitution +0 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +0 Charisma +0

Languages

Common

Traits

Training

The commoner has proficiency in one skill of the DM's choice and has Advantage whenever it makes an ability check using that skill.

Actions

Club

Cost 1

+2 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft. 2 (1d4) Bludgeoning damage.

About Commoner

Commoner is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 4 hit points (derived from 1d8).

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

GM Tips: Using Commoner

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Commoner

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

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 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 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 Commoner?: Commoner has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Commoner?: Commoner is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Commoner speak?: Commoner can communicate in Common.