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Kobold Alchemist

Small · Humanoid · CR 2 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts

15 (studded leather)

44 (8d6+16)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

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 9

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5

Skills

Arcana +5 Medicine +3

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Environments

Caves Ruins Underworld Urban

Traits

Apothecary

As a bonus action the kobold can select one of the following damage types: acid, cold, or fire. Until it uses this action again, the kobold has resistance to the chosen damage type. Additionally, the kobold is proficient with a poisoner's kit.

Pack Tactics

The kobold has advantage on an attack roll against a target if at least one of the kobold's allies is within 5 feet of the target and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Alchemical Protection

The kobold chooses up to six allied creatures within 10 feet. It releases alchemical vapors that grant those allies resistance to poison damage for 10 minutes. Instead of poison damage, the kobold can grant resistance to the damage type currently in effect for its Apothecary trait.

Dagger

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 5 (2d4) poison damage.

Dart

+5 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 1d4 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 5 (2d4) poison damage.

Explosive Flask

Recharge 5–6

The kobold throws a flask of volatile substances at a point within 30 feet. The flask explodes in a 15-foot radius. Creatures in the area take 17 (5d6) poison damage and are poisoned for 1 minute, or take half damage and are not poisoned with a successful DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the poisoned condition on a success. Instead of poison damage, the kobold can deal the damage type currently in effect for its Apothecary trait.

Multiattack

The kobold makes two attacks.

About Kobold Alchemist

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d6+16).

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

GM Tips: Using Kobold Alchemist

1 tips available

When using Kobold Alchemist 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 Alchemist

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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Alchemist?: Kobold Alchemist has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Kobold Alchemist?: Kobold Alchemist is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold Alchemist speak?: Kobold Alchemist can communicate in Common, Draconic.