Kobold Chieftain
Tome of Beasts
(1,100 XP)
Robinloft Estimated
CR
4
Armor Class
17 (natural armor, shield)
Hit Points
82 (15d6+30)
Speed
30 ft.
STR
10
(+0)
DEX
17
(+3)
CON
14
(+2)
INT
11
(+0)
WIS
13
(+1)
CHA
14
(+2)
Saving Throws
Con +4, Cha +4
Skills
Intimidation +6, Stealth +5
Condition Immunities
charmed, frightened
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
Common, Draconic
Environments
Pack Tactics.
The kobold chieftain has advantage on an attack roll against a target if at least one of the chieftain’s allies is within 5 feet of the target and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Sunlight Sensitivity.
While in sunlight, the kobold chieftain has disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack.
The kobold makes 2 attacks.
Shortsword.
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage and the target must make a successful DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
Shortbow.
Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage and the target must make a successful DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
Inspiring Presence (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).
The chieftain chooses up to six allied kobolds it can see within 30 feet. For the next minute, the kobolds gain immunity to the charmed and frightened conditions, and add the chieftain’s Charisma bonus to attack rolls.
Reactions
Springspike Shield (5/rest).
When the kobold chieftain is hit by a melee attack within 5 feet, the kobold chieftain can fire one of its shield spikes at the attacker. The attacker takes 3 (1d6) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.
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