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Spy

Small · Humanoid · CR 1 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

27 (6d8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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CON

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +2 Constitution +0 Intelligence +1 Wisdom +2 Charisma +3

Skills

Deception +5 Insight +4 Investigation +5 Perception +6 Sleight Of Hand +4 Stealth +6

Languages

Common plus one other language

Actions

Hand Crossbow

Cost 1

+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 30/120 ft. 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage.

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 plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage.

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action

The spy takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

About Spy

Spy is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 27 hit points (derived from 6d8).

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

GM Tips: Using Spy

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Spy

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Spy?: Spy has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Spy?: Spy is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Spy speak?: Spy can communicate in Common plus one other language.