monster

Kobold Underling

CR 1/8

Small Humanoid (kobold), Lawful Evil

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

Hit Points

7 (3d6 - 3)

Speed

30 ft.

str

-2

dex

con

-1

int

-1

wis

-1

cha

-1

Traits

Messy End.The kobold explodes 3 rounds after it dies, or immediately if it was killed by a critical hit. The explosion destroys the kobold's body, leaving its equipment behind. Each creature within 5 feet of the exploding kobold must make a 10 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

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

Sunlight Sensitivity.While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Shortsword.mw 5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Hand Crossbow.rw 5 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Kobold Underling

Kobolds are craven reptilian humanoids that commonly infest dungeons. They make up for their physical ineptitude with a cleverness for trap making.