Guard 5e
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
The Guard is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP). It has 16 (chain shirt, shield) AC and 11 (2d8+2) hit points.
Armor Class
16 (chain shirt, shield)
Hit Points
11 (2d8+2)
Challenge
1/8
25 XP
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
CR 1/8 • 25 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 Guard?
Guard is a Challenge Rating 1/8 creature, granting 25 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Guard?
Guard has an Armor Class (AC) of 16 (chain shirt, shield) and approximately 11 (2d8+2) hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Guard?
For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Guard (CR 1/8) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.
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