Lizardfolk — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

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

Lizardfolk has an Armor Class of 13 and 22 hit points (4d8+4).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Lizardfolk?

Lizardfolk is CR 1/2, worth 100 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Lizardfolk?

Lizardfolk is a medium humanoid (lizardfolk), alignment neutral.

Armor Class13

Hit Points22 (4d8+4)

Speed30 ft., swim 30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

15

(+2)

DEX

10

(+0)

CON

13

(+1)

INT

7

(-2)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

7

(-2)

SkillsPerception +3, Stealth +4, Survival +5

Sensespassive Perception 13

LanguagesDraconic

Special Abilities

Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes.

Actions

Multiattack. The lizardfolk makes two melee attacks, each one with a different weapon.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Heavy Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Spiked Shield. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Running Lizardfolk in an encounter

As a CR 1/2 threat worth 100 XP, Lizardfolk 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 1/2 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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