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Kobold, Sapper

Small · Humanoid · CR 3 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (studded leather)

66 (12d6+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Common, Draconic

Traits

Crafty

The sapper has advantage on ability checks made to pick locks or to detect disarm or set traps.

Evasion

If subject to effect that allows Dex save for half damage takes no damage on success and only half if it fails.

Pack Tactics

Advantage on attacks vs. creature if 1+ unincapacitated attacker ally is within 5 ft. of target.

Siege Monster

Double damage to objects/structures.

Sunlight Sensitivity

In sunlight disadvantage on attacks and Wis (Perception) checks that use sight.

About Kobold, Sapper

Kobold, Sapper is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 66 hit points (derived from 12d6+24).

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

GM Tips: Using Kobold, Sapper

2 tips available

When using Kobold, Sapper in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 10 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.
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, Sapper

2 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 10 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
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 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 Kobold, Sapper?: Kobold, Sapper has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Kobold, Sapper?: Kobold, Sapper is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold, Sapper speak?: Kobold, Sapper can communicate in Common, Draconic.