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Kobold Chieftain 2014

CR 4 humanoid

Small humanoid, lawful evil


Armor Class
17 (studded leather and shield)
Hit Points
82 (15d6+30)
Speed
30 ft.

STR10 (+0)
DEX17 (+3)
CON14 (+2)
INT11 (+0)
WIS13 (+1)
CHA14 (+2)

Saving Throws
Constitution +5, Charisma +4
Skills
Intimidation +6, Stealth +5
Condition Immunities
charmed, frightened
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
Common, Draconic
Challenge
4 (1,100 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +2

Pack Tactics.

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

Sunlight Sensitivity.

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

Actions

Multiattack.

The kobold makes 2 attacks.

Shortsword.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage and the target must make a successful DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

Shortbow.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage and the target must make a successful DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

Inspiring Presence.

The chieftain chooses up to six allied kobolds it can see within 30 feet. For the next minute, the kobolds gain immunity to the charmed and frightened conditions, and add the chieftain's Charisma bonus to attack rolls.

Reactions

Springspike Shield.

When the kobold chieftain is hit by a melee attack within 5 feet, the kobold chieftain can fire one of its shield spikes at the attacker. The attacker takes 3 (1d6) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

Environments: Caves, Ruins, Underworld, Urban

Source: Tome of Beasts (Kobold Press) · License: OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a details