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Kobold

Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil

Armor Class: 12
Hit Points: 5 (2d6-2)
Speed: 30 ft.

STR: 7 (−2)
DEX: 15 (+2)
CON: 9 (−1)
INT: 8 (−1)
WIS: 7 (−2)
CHA: 8 (−1)

Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages: Common, Draconic
Challenge: 1/8 (25 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2

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

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 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the kobold (25 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Kobold for each difficulty, party of four
Party level	Easy	Medium	Hard	Deadly
Level 1	3	4–5	6	7–20
Level 2	4–6	7–9	10	11–20
Level 3	6–9	10–11	12–15	16–20
Level 4	8–13	14	15–19	20
Level 5	14–19	20	—	—

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Questions

What CR is the Kobold?

The Kobold is challenge 1/8, worth 25 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Kobold have?

5 hit points (2d6-2), with AC 12.

How many should I use against four 1st-level characters?

Against four level 1 characters, 4–5 is medium and 6 is hard by the encounter XP budget.