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Commoner 5e

Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment

The Commoner is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 0 (10 XP). It has 10 AC and 4 (1d8) hit points.

Armor Class

10

Hit Points

4 (1d8)

Challenge

0

10 XP

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +0 (10)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +0 (10)
INT +0 (10)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA +0 (10)
Languages Any one language (usually Common)
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 0 • 10 XP

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Bandits, Veteran Captains, Archers, Spies, Bandit Thugs
Encounter Hook: Fortified within ruined choke points, collecting illicit road tolls and laying carefully organized ambushes.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Commoner?

Commoner is a Challenge Rating 0 creature, granting 10 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Commoner?

Commoner has an Armor Class (AC) of 10 and approximately 4 (1d8) hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Commoner?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Commoner (CR 0) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

Use Commoner in your campaign

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