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Roachling Skirmisher

Small · Humanoid · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

13 (natural armor)

21 (6d6)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 12 ft (3.7 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +2

Skills

Acrobatics +4 Stealth +6

Languages

Common

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Hardy

The roachling is immune to diseases and has advantage on Constitution saving throws.

Unpleasant Scent

The roachling has disadvantage on Wisdom (Animal Handling) checks when interacting with Beasts and on Charisma checks when interacting with Humanoids. If the roachling bathes meticulously, it loses this trait for 24 hours.

Actions

Dart

+4 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Shortsword

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

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

About Roachling Skirmisher

Roachling Skirmisher is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 21 hit points (derived from 6d6).

Roachling Skirmisher has communication capabilities including Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Roachling Skirmisher

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Roachling Skirmisher

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Roachling Skirmisher?: Roachling Skirmisher has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Roachling Skirmisher?: Roachling Skirmisher is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Roachling Skirmisher speak?: Roachling Skirmisher can communicate in Common.