--- obsidianUIMode: preview cssclasses: json5e-monster tags: - compendium/src/5e/mm - monster/environment/desert - monster/environment/grassland - monster/size/small - monster/type/beast aliases: ["Jackal"] --- # Jackal *Source: SRD / Basic Rules* ```ad-statblock title: Jackal ![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/jackal.png#token) *Small beast, Unaligned* - **Armor Class** 12 - **Hit Points** 3 (`1d6`) - **Speed** 40 ft. |STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| | 8 (-1)|15 (+2)|11 (+0)| 3 (-4)|12 (+1)| 6 (-2)| - **Proficiency Bonus** +2 - **Saving Throws** ⏤ - **Skills** Perception +3 - **Senses** passive Perception 13 - **Languages** — - **Challenge** 0 ## Traits ***Keen Hearing and Smell.*** The jackal has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](rules/skills.md#Perception)) checks that rely on hearing or smell. ***Pack Tactics.*** The jackal has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the jackal's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't [incapacitated](rules/conditions.md#incapacitated). ## Actions ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 1 (`1d4 - 1`) piercing damage. ``` ^statblock ## Environment grassland, desert