View source for Kobold Chieftain (5e)

{{5eogl|Tome of Beasts|noncanon=true}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Kobold Chieftain <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext= <!--usually blank. text to sort by-->
|refs=<ref name="tob">{{Cite Pub|Tome of Beasts}} Licensed: [[OGL]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - suggested by "Kobold" {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref> <ref name="rlyhab">habitat (Underground) - [[user:Rlyehable]]</ref>
|size=Small <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Humanoid <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--if swarm, enter size of individual creature of the swarm-->
|subtype=Kobold <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Lawful Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=17 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=studded leather and shield <!--reason if given-->
|hp=82 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=15d6+30 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=30 ft.
|str=10
|dex=17
|con=14
|int=11
|wis=13
|cha=14
|saves={{5eDex}} +5, {{5eCha}} +4
|skills={{SRD5|Intimidation}} +5, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +4
|damagevulnerabilities=
|damageresistances=
|damageimmunity=
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Charmed}}, {{srd5lc|Frightened}}
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft.
|perception=11 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, {{SRD5|Draconic}}
|habitat=Coastal, Desert, Forest, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underdark, Underground, Urban 
|cr=4
|xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 1/8 or greater than CR 30-->
|summary=Inspirational kobold leader. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Pack Tactics
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The kobold has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on an {{srd5lc|Attack Roll}} against a target if at least one of the kobold’s allies is within 5 feet of the target and the ally isn’t {{srd5lc|Incapacitated}}.

|feature2=Sunlight Sensitivity
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=While in sunlight, the kobold has {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}} on attack rolls and on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Check}}s that rely on sight.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The kobold makes two attacks.

|action2=Shortsword
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 6 (1d6+3) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage plus 10 (3d6) {{srd5lc|Poison}} damage and the target must make a successful {{SRD5|DC}} 12 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or be {{srd5lc|Poisoned}} for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its {{srd5lc|Turn}}s, ending the effect on a success.

|action3=Shortbow
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''{{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +5 to hit, {{srd5lc|Range}} 80/320 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 6 (1d6+3) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage plus 10 (3d6) {{srd5lc|Poison}} damage and the target must make a successful DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

|action4=Inspiring Presence
|alimit4={{SRD5|Recharge}} after a {{SRD5|Rest}}
|adesc4=The chieftain chooses up to six allied kobolds it can see within 30 feet. For the next minute, the kobolds gain {{srd5lc|immunity}} to the {{srd5lc|Charmed}} and {{srd5lc|Frightened}} conditions, and add the chieftain’s {{SRD5|Charisma}} bonus to attack rolls.

|reaction1=Springspike Shield
|rlimit1=5/Rest
|rdesc1=When the kobold chieftain is hit by a {{srd5lc|Melee Attack}} within 5 feet, the kobold chieftain can fire one of its shield spikes at the attacker. The attacker takes 3 (1d6) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.
}}
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'''Unofficial Description:''' Inspirational {{5eplc|Kobold}} leader.<ref>unofficial description by [[user:Rlyehable]]. Licensed: [[CC-BY-SA]]</ref>

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
[[Category:5e Kobolds|Cheiftain Kobold 5e]]
{{5e Footer|Kobold}}
Alignment	Lawful Evil +
Author	"Varied" +
CRval	4 +
Canon	true + and false +
Challenge Rating	4 +
Creature Name	Kobold Chieftain +
Experience Points	1,100 +
Features	Pack Tactics +, Sunlight Sensitivity +, Multiattack +, Shortsword +, Shortbow +, Inspiring Presence + and Springspike Shield +
Habitat	Coastal +, Desert +, Forest +, Hill +, Mountain +, Swamp +, Underdark +, Urban + and Underground +
Hit Dice	15d6+30 +
Hit Points	82 +
Name	Kobold Chieftain +
Publication	"Varied" +
Size	Small +
SortText	Kobold Chieftain 5e +
Subtype	Kobold +
Summary	Inspirational kobold leader. +
Type	Humanoid +