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Kobold Spellclerk

Small · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

21 (6d6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 100

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 13

Saving Throws

Intelligence +5

Skills

Acrobatics +4 Arcana +5 Deception +5 Investigation +5 Perception +3 Persuasion +3 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Draconic

Traits

Cunning Action

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

Pack Tactics

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

Spellcasting

The kobold spellclerk is a 2nd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:

Cantrips (At Will): fire bolt, message, minor illusion
1st Level (3 slots): comprehend languages, feather fall, grease, illusory script, sleep

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

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The kobold spellclerk makes two melee attacks.

About Kobold Spellclerk

Kobold Spellclerk is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 21 hit points (derived from 6d6).

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

GM Tips: Using Kobold Spellclerk

1 tips available

When using Kobold Spellclerk 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 Spellclerk

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 Kobold Spellclerk?: Kobold Spellclerk has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Kobold Spellclerk?: Kobold Spellclerk is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold Spellclerk speak?: Kobold Spellclerk can communicate in Common, Draconic.