NPC, Bandit Captain 5e
Medium Humanoid, Not Lawful
The NPC, Bandit Captain is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 15 AC and 65 hit points. Scars and stolen finery mark this swagger-filled leader whose commanding presence and bloodstained blade have kept cutthroats in line.
Armor Class
15
Hit Points
65
Challenge
2
450 XP
Scars and stolen finery mark this swagger-filled leader whose commanding presence and bloodstained blade have kept cutthroats in line.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3
Combat Role
Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
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 NPC, Bandit Captain?
NPC, Bandit Captain is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of NPC, Bandit Captain?
NPC, Bandit Captain has an Armor Class (AC) of 15 and approximately 65 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight NPC, Bandit Captain?
For a party of 4 adventurers, NPC, Bandit Captain represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.
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