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Kobold Warrior

Small · Dragon · CR 1/8 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

14 (natural armor)

7 (3d6 - 3)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

-1

INT

-1

WIS

-2

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Dragon

Alignment Neutral

XP 25

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 8

Saving Throws

Strength -2 Dexterity +2 Constitution -1 Intelligence -1 Wisdom -2 Charisma -1

Languages

Common, Draconic

Traits

Pack Tactics

The kobold has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn't have the Incapacitated condition.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the kobold has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.

Actions

Dagger

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage.

About Kobold Warrior

Kobold Warrior is a small dragon with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 7 hit points (derived from 3d6 - 3).

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

GM Tips: Using Kobold Warrior

1 tips available

When using Kobold Warrior 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 Kobold Warrior

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

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 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 Kobold Warrior?: Kobold Warrior has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Kobold Warrior?: Kobold Warrior is a Small Dragon, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold Warrior speak?: Kobold Warrior can communicate in Common, Draconic.