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Rochade

Small · Fey · CR 1/2 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

27 (6d6+6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Undercommon

Traits

Elusive

Advantage on saves and ability checks to avoid or escape effect that would reduce its speed. Also nonmagical difficult terrain composed of natural rocks or cavernous terrain doesn’t cost it extra movement.

Sunlight Sensitivity

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

Bonus Actions

Relay

Teleports one object it is holding that weighs up to 10 pounds into empty hand of one friendly creature it can see within 30' of it. If target isn't a rochade it must make DC 14 Dex save to catch the object otherwise object falls to the ground in a space within 5 ft. of target.

Short Step

Teleports to unoccupied space it can see within 15 ft..

Reactions

Switch

When a creature rochade can see targets it with attack rochade can switch places with any creature it can see within 15 ft. of it. An unwilling creature must make DC 14 Dex save to avoid the switch. If the switch is successful switched creature becomes attack's target instead.

About Rochade

Rochade is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 27 hit points (derived from 6d6+6).

Rochade has communication capabilities including Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Rochade

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Rochade

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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