Spy — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1)

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

Spy has an Armor Class of 12 and 27 hit points (6d8).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Spy?

Spy is CR 1, worth 200 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Spy?

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

Armor Class12

Hit Points27 (6d8)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1 (200 XP)

STR

10

(+0)

DEX

15

(+2)

CON

10

(+0)

INT

12

(+1)

WIS

14

(+2)

CHA

16

(+3)

SkillsDeception +5, Insight +4, Investigation +5, Perception +6, Persuasion +5, Stealth +4

Sensespassive Perception 16

Languagesany two languages

Special Abilities

Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The spy deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 ft. of an ally of the spy that isn't incapacitated and the spy doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Actions

Multiattack. The spy makes two melee attacks.

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

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

Running Spy in an encounter

As a CR 1 threat worth 200 XP, Spy 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 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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