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Ratfolk Rogue

Small · Humanoid · CR 1 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (studded leather)

31 (7d6 + 7)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Acrobatics +5 Perception +2 Stealth +7

Languages

Common, Thieves Cant

Traits

Nimbleness

The ratfolk rogue can move through the space of any Medium or larger hostile creature, and such a space isn’t difficult terrain for the ratfolk.

Pack Tactics

The ratfolk rogue has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the ratfolk’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Dagger

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Light Crossbow

+5 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action

The ratfolk rogue takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

About Ratfolk Rogue

Ratfolk Rogue is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 31 hit points (derived from 7d6 + 7).

Ratfolk Rogue has communication capabilities including Common, Thieves Cant. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ratfolk Rogue

1 tips available

When using Ratfolk Rogue 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 Ratfolk Rogue

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 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 Ratfolk Rogue?: Ratfolk Rogue has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Ratfolk Rogue?: Ratfolk Rogue is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ratfolk Rogue speak?: Ratfolk Rogue can communicate in Common, Thieves Cant.