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Tough Boss

Small · Humanoid · CR 4 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

16 (natural armor)

82 (11d8 + 33)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 1100

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 10

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +2 Constitution +5 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +0 Charisma +2

Languages

Common plus one other language

Traits

Pack Tactics

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

Actions

Heavy Crossbow

Cost 1

+4 to hit, range 100/400 ft (30.5/121.9 m). Hit: 2d10+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 100/400 ft. 13 (2d10 + 2) Piercing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The tough makes two attacks, using Warhammer or Heavy Crossbow in any combination.

Warhammer

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 12 (2d8 + 3) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, the tough pushes the target up to 10 feet straight away from itself.

About Tough Boss

Tough Boss is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 82 hit points (derived from 11d8 + 33).

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

GM Tips: Using Tough Boss

1 tips available

When using Tough Boss 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 Tough Boss

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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Tough Boss?: Tough Boss has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Tough Boss?: Tough Boss is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Tough Boss speak?: Tough Boss can communicate in Common plus one other language.