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NPC, Knight 5e

Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment

The NPC, Knight is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). It has 18 AC and 52 hit points. Polished steel gleams from every surface of this warrior's plate armor, while a noble bearing speaks of honor and duty carved into their very soul. Their steady gaze holds the weight of oaths sworn an...

Armor Class

18

Hit Points

52

Challenge

3

700 XP

Polished steel gleams from every surface of this warrior's plate armor, while a noble bearing speaks of honor and duty carved into their very soul. Their steady gaze holds the weight of oaths sworn and battles won, and their sword rests ready to defend the innocent or strike down evil.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +3 (16)
DEX +0 (11)
CON +2 (14)
INT +0 (11)
WIS +0 (11)
CHA +2 (15)
Saving Throws CON +4, WIS +2
Languages Any

Special Traits & Features

Brave
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 4

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Medium / Hard
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, Knight?

NPC, Knight is a Challenge Rating 3 creature, granting 700 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

NPC, Knight has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 52 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight NPC, Knight?

For a party of 4 adventurers, NPC, Knight represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 4.

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