Scout — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

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

Scout has an Armor Class of 13 and 16 hit points (3d8+3).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Scout?

Scout 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 Scout?

Scout is a medium humanoid (any race), alignment any alignment.

Armor Class13

Hit Points16 (3d8+3)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

11

(+0)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

12

(+1)

INT

11

(+0)

WIS

13

(+1)

CHA

11

(+0)

SkillsNature +4, Perception +5, Stealth +6, Survival +5

Sensespassive Perception 15

Languagesany one language (usually Common)

Special Abilities

Keen Hearing and Sight. The scout has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Actions

Multiattack. The scout makes two melee attacks or two ranged attacks.

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

Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Running Scout in an encounter

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