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NPC, Guard 5e

Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment

The NPC, Guard is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP). It has 16 AC and 11 hit points. Standing at rigid attention in practical mail and tabard, this vigilant sentinel's experienced eyes constantly sweep for threats while their hand rests casually on their weapon's hilt.

Armor Class

16

Hit Points

11

Challenge

1/8

25 XP

Standing at rigid attention in practical mail and tabard, this vigilant sentinel's experienced eyes constantly sweep for threats while their hand rests casually on their weapon's hilt.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +1 (13)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +1 (12)
INT +0 (10)
WIS +0 (11)
CHA +0 (10)
Skills Perception +2
Languages Any

Special Traits & Features

None
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/8 • 25 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 NPC, Guard?

NPC, Guard is a Challenge Rating 1/8 creature, granting 25 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of NPC, Guard?

NPC, Guard has an Armor Class (AC) of 16 and approximately 11 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight NPC, Guard?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, NPC, Guard (CR 1/8) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

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