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Tough

Small · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

32 (5d8 + 10)

1/2

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +1

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

Languages

Common

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

+3 to hit, range 100/400 ft (30.5/121.9 m). Hit: 1d10+1 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +3, range 100/400 ft. 6 (1d10 + 1) Piercing damage.

Mace

Cost 1

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

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

About Tough

Tough 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 12 and possesses 32 hit points (derived from 5d8 + 10).

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

GM Tips: Using Tough

1 tips available

When using Tough 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

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: 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 Tough?: Tough has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Tough?: Tough is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Tough speak?: Tough can communicate in Common.