Thug 5e
Medium Humanoid, Any Non-Good Alignment
The Thug is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/2 (100 XP). It has 11 (leather armor) AC and 32 (5d8+10) hit points.
Armor Class
11 (leather armor)
Hit Points
32 (5d8+10)
Challenge
1/2
100 XP
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
CR 1/2 • 100 XP
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 Thug?
Thug is a Challenge Rating 1/2 creature, granting 100 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Thug?
Thug has an Armor Class (AC) of 11 (leather armor) and approximately 32 (5d8+10) hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Thug?
For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Thug (CR 1/2) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.
Use Thug in your campaign
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