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Kobold

Small · Humanoid · CR 1/8 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

5 (2d6-2)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

-1

INT

-1

WIS

-2

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 25

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Languages

Common, Draconic

Environments

Arctic or Tundra Caves Coast Desert Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains Hills Mountain Ruins Plane of Earth Swamp or Marsh Underworld Urban

Traits

Pack Tactics

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

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Dagger

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Sling

Cost 1

+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d4 thunder damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

About Kobold

Kobold is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 5 hit points (derived from 2d6-2).

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

GM Tips: Using Kobold

1 tips available

When using Kobold 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 Kobold

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: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 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 Kobold?: Kobold has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Kobold?: Kobold is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold speak?: Kobold can communicate in Common, Draconic.