Bandit Crime Lord
Monster Manual (2025) p. 28
- Size
- Small
- Type
- humanoid
- Alignment
- neutral
- AC
- 17
- Initiative
- 9
- Hit Points
- 169 (26d8+52)
- Speed
- walk 30 ft.
- Saving Throws
- Con +6, Dex +9
- Skills
- Stealth +13, Acrobatics +9, Perception +10
- Passive Perception
- 20
- Languages
- Common, Thieves' cant
- Challenge
- 11
- Lineage
- Bandit
- Environment
- any
Traits
Proficiency Bonus
+4
Gear
Pistols (2), Scimitar, Studded Leather Armor
Treasure
Any: The monster's treasure hoard can include monetary treasure and any kinds of magic items.
Size
Small, Medium
Evasion
If the bandit is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the bandit instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the save and only half damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it has the Incapacitated condition.
Actions
Multiattack
The bandit makes three attacks, using Scimitar or Pistol in any combination.
Scimitar
Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.
Pistol
Ranged Attack Roll: +9, range 30/90 ft. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.
Deadly Aim (Bonus Action)
The bandit gives itself Advantage on the next attack roll it makes during the current turn. If that attack hits, the target takes an extra 28 (8d6) Poison damage.
Other data
description
Bandits use the threat of violence to take what they want. Such criminals include gang members, desperadoes, and lawless mercenaries. Yet not all bandits are motivated by greed. Some are driven to lives of crime by unjust laws, desperation, or the threats of merciless leaders. Roll on or choose a result from the Bandit Motivations table to determine the circumstances behind a bandit's crimes.
Bandit Motivations:
| 1d6 | The Bandit... |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fights only oppressors. |
| 2 | Is an ex-soldier who was discarded by their nation and now takes what they were promised. |
| 3 | Is in a gang that views nonmembers as foes. |
| 4 | Hesitantly serves a villainous leader. |
| 5 | Secretly works for a government or a regional ruler to sow chaos. |
| 6 | Takes what they need to survive. |
Bandit crime lords manipulate shadowy organizations and prioritize their own survival over any single lackey or plot.