Thug — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

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

Thug has an Armor Class of 11 and 32 hit points (5d8+10).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Thug?

Thug 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 Thug?

Thug is a medium humanoid (any race), alignment any non-good alignment.

Armor Class11

Hit Points32 (5d8+10)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

15

(+2)

DEX

11

(+0)

CON

14

(+2)

INT

10

(+0)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

11

(+0)

SkillsIntimidation +2

Sensespassive Perception 10

Languagesany one language (usually Common)

Special Abilities

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

Actions

Multiattack. The thug makes two melee attacks.

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

Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) piercing damage.

Running Thug in an encounter

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