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Baboon

Small · Beast · CR 0 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

3 (1d6)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +2

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 11

Environments

Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains Hills

Traits

Pack Tactics

The baboon has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the baboon's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 - 1) piercing damage.

About Baboon

Baboon is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 3 hit points (derived from 1d6).

GM Tips: Using Baboon

2 tips available

When using Baboon 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.
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 Baboon

2 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.
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: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 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 Baboon?: Baboon has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Baboon?: Baboon is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.