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obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/arctic
- monster/environment/coastal
- monster/environment/desert
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/hill
- monster/environment/mountain
- monster/environment/swamp
- monster/environment/underdark
- monster/environment/urban
- monster/size/small
- monster/type/humanoid/kobold
aliases: ["Kobold"]
---
# Kobold
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Kobold
![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/kobold.png#token)
*Small humanoid (kobold), Lawful Evil*

- **Armor Class** 12 
- **Hit Points** 5 (`2d6 - 2`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| 7 (-2)|15 (+2)| 9 (-1)| 8 (-1)| 7 (-2)| 8 (-1)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** ⏤
- **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8

- **Languages** Common, Draconic
- **Challenge** 1/8

## Traits

***Sunlight Sensitivity.*** While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom ([Perception](rules/skills.md#Perception)) checks that rely on sight.

***Pack Tactics.*** The kobold has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't [incapacitated](rules/conditions.md#incapacitated).

## Actions

***Dagger.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 4 (`1d4 + 2`) piercing damage.

***Sling.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. *Hit:* 4 (`1d4 + 2`) bludgeoning damage.
```
^statblock

## Environment

forest, swamp, hill, urban, desert, coastal, arctic, mountain, underdark