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Scout

Small · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

13 (natural armor)

16 (3d8 + 3)

1/2

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 100

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

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +2 Constitution +1 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +1 Charisma +0

Skills

Nature +4 Perception +5 Stealth +6 Survival +5

Languages

Common plus one other language

Actions

Longbow

Cost 1

+4 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 1d8+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 150/600 ft. 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The scout makes two attacks, using Shortsword and Longbow in any combination.

Shortsword

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage.

About Scout

Scout is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 16 hit points (derived from 3d8 + 3).

Scout has communication capabilities including Common plus one other language. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Scout

2 tips available

When using Scout 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 Scout

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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Scout?: Scout has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Scout?: Scout is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Scout speak?: Scout can communicate in Common plus one other language.