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Dwarf, Firecracker

Medium · Humanoid · CR 3 · Any Alignment

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (scale mail)

68 (8d8 +32)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Any Alignment

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +0

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)

Passive Perception 9

Saving Throws

Dexterity +2 Constitution +6

Skills

Perception -1

Languages

Common, Dwarvish

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

fire, poison

Traits

Dwarven Fleet Foot

When the firecracker takes fire its speed increases by 10 ft. until the end of its next turn. In addition it can immediately reroll its initiative and choose to change its place in the initiative order in subsequent rounds to the result.

Siege Monster

Double damage to objects/structures.

About Dwarf, Firecracker

Dwarf, Firecracker is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a any alignment alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 68 hit points (derived from 8d8 +32).

Dwarf, Firecracker has communication capabilities including Common, Dwarvish. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dwarf, Firecracker

2 tips available

When using Dwarf, Firecracker 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 Dwarf, Firecracker

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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Dwarf, Firecracker?: Dwarf, Firecracker has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Dwarf, Firecracker?: Dwarf, Firecracker is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dwarf, Firecracker speak?: Dwarf, Firecracker can communicate in Common, Dwarvish.