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Thug

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Any Non-Good Alignment

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

11 (leather armor)

32 (5d8+10)

1/2

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Any Non-Good Alignment

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +0

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

Skills

Intimidation +2

Languages

any one language (usually Common)

Environments

Urban

Traits

Pack Tactics

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

Actions

Heavy Crossbow

Cost 1

+2 to hit, range 100/400 ft (30.5/121.9 m).

Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) piercing damage.

Mace

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 creature. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The thug makes two melee attacks.

About Thug

Thug is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a any non-good alignment alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 32 hit points (derived from 5d8+10).

Thug has communication capabilities including any one language (usually Common). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Thug

1 tips available

When using Thug 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 Thug

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