Kobold — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/8)

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

Kobold has an Armor Class of 12 and 5 hit points (2d6-2).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Kobold?

Kobold is CR 1/8, worth 25 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Kobold?

Kobold is a small humanoid (kobold), alignment lawful evil.

Armor Class12

Hit Points5 (2d6-2)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/8 (25 XP)

STR

7

(-2)

DEX

15

(+2)

CON

9

(-1)

INT

8

(-1)

WIS

7

(-2)

CHA

8

(-1)

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8

LanguagesCommon, Draconic

Special Abilities

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

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

Actions

Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Running Kobold in an encounter

As a CR 1/8 threat worth 25 XP, Kobold 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 1/8 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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