Jackal — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 0)

Q: What are Jackal's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Jackal has an Armor Class of 12 and 3 hit points (1d6).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Jackal?

Jackal is CR 0, worth 10 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Jackal?

Jackal is a small beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class12

Hit Points3 (1d6)

Speed40 ft.

ChallengeCR 0 (10 XP)

STR

8

(-1)

DEX

15

(+2)

CON

11

(+0)

INT

3

(-4)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

6

(-2)

SkillsPerception +3

Sensespassive Perception 13

Special Abilities

Keen Hearing and Smell. The jackal has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Pack Tactics. The jackal has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the jackal's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 - 1) piercing damage.

Running Jackal in an encounter

As a CR 0 threat worth 10 XP, Jackal is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 0 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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