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#1 OgreBane99 May 01, 2015 17:45:08	Hi all,   We all know that monster/NPC creation is a bit more of an art rather than a science in 5e.  There aren't really an NPC archer monsters in the MM except for the scout, which is only a CR 1/2.  I'm building something more in the range of CR 2 - CR 3, similar to the knight, veteran, etc. to challenge my higher level party.   I built this archer NPC using a bit of the fluff from the Ranger class and stats similar to the Veteran NPC in the MM (pg. 250).  Let me know what you think, please.   Using the "average challenge rating" method from the DMG ([CR 5 for AC] + [CR 1/2 for HP] + [CR 8 for attk bonus] + [CR 2 for dmg/rd]) / 4 = 3.875 (which is pretty close to the Veteran, a 4.125 using the same method, if I remember correctly).   Hunter Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment AC: 15 (studded) HP: 66 (12d8+12) Speed: 30 ft ------------------ Str: 12 (+1) Dex: 17 (+3) Con: 12 (+1) Int: 10 (0) Wis: 14 (+2) Cha: 9 (-1) ------------------ Skills: Animal Handling +4, Perception +4, Survival +4 Senses: passive perception 14 Languages: any one language (plus the language of any favored enemy) Challenge: 3 (700 XP) ------------------ Favored Enemy: The Hunter has advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to track its favored enemy , as well as on Inelligence checks to recall information about them.  Hunters typically have one of the following chosen as their favored enemy: beasts, monstrostities, or two types of specific  humanoids.   Archery Fighting Style: The Hunter gains a +2 bonus to ranged weapon attack rolls (already factored in).   Wounded Slayer: Once per turn, the hunter can deal +1d8 damage with a weapon attack that hits a target hit below its hit point maximum.   Quick Escape: Opportunity atacks against the hunter are made with disadvantage ------------------ ACTIONS Multiattack: The hunter makes two longbow attacks. Shortsword: melee weapon, +5 to hit, 1d6+3 piercing Longbow: range weapon, +7 to hit, 1d8+3 piercing
#2 Zardnaar May 01, 2015 18:43:03	Seems about right. I used the Gladiator as a base and made this at a bit higher CR.   Sniper Medium Humanoid (any race) any alignment Armor Class 16 (studded leather) Hit Points 112 (15d8+45) Speed 30 ft.    Saving Throws Str +5, Dex +7, Con +6    Str 15 (+2), Dex 18 (+4), Con 16 (+3), Int 10 (+0), Wis 12 (+1), Cha 15 (+2) Skills Stealth+10, Perception +4 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Any one language (usually common Challenge 5 (1800 XP)   Sharpshooter. A ranged weapon deals one extra dice of damage when the Sniper hits with it (included in the attack) Sneaky. The Sniper has advantage on stealth skill checks.   Actions. Multiattack. The sniper makes two melee attacks or three ranged attacks. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft, one target, Hit 13 (2d8+4) piecing damage Swortsword. Melee or ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5’, range 20/60ft, one target. Hit 11 (2d6+4) piercing damage