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Spy

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1 · Any Alignment

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

27 (6d8)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Any Alignment

XP 200

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 16

Skills

Deception +5 Insight +4 Investigation +5 Perception +6 Persuasion +5 Stealth +4

Languages

any two languages

Environments

Ruins Sewer Urban

Traits

Cunning Action

On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn)

The spy deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 ft. of an ally of the spy that isn't incapacitated and the spy doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Actions

Hand Crossbow

Cost 1

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

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The spy makes two melee attacks.

Shortsword

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

About Spy

Spy is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a any alignment alignment.

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

Spy has communication capabilities including any two languages. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Spy

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Spy

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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 Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Spy speak?: Spy can communicate in any two languages.