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

```ad-statblock
title: Scout
![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/scout.png#token)
*Medium humanoid (any race), Any alignment*

- **Armor Class** 13  ([leather armor](compendium/items/leather-armor.md))
- **Hit Points** 16 (`3d8 + 3`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|11 (+0)|14 (+2)|12 (+1)|11 (+0)|13 (+1)|11 (+0)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Nature +4, Perception +5, Stealth +6, Survival +5
- **Senses** passive Perception 15

- **Languages** any one language (usually Common)
- **Challenge** 1/2

## Traits

***Keen Hearing and Sight.*** The scout has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](rules/skills.md#Perception)) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

## Actions

***Multiattack.*** The scout makes two melee attacks or two ranged attacks.

***Shortsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (`1d6 + 2`) piercing damage.

***Longbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, ranged 150/600 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (`1d8 + 2`) piercing damage.
```
^statblock

## Environment

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