Pirate

Monster Manual (2025) p. 241

Size
Small
Type
humanoid
Alignment
neutral
AC
14
Initiative
5
Hit Points
33 (6d8+6)
Speed
walk 30 ft.
Saving Throws
Dex +5, Cha +4
Passive Perception
11
Languages
Common plus one other language
Challenge
1
Lineage
Pirate
Environment
any
STR
10
+0
DEX
16
+3
CON
12
+1
INT
8
−1
WIS
12
+1
CHA
14
+2

Traits

Proficiency Bonus

+2

Gear

Daggers (6), Leather Armor

Treasure

Implements: The monster's treasure hoard features magic items with the noted theme. The Dungeon Master's Guide details treasure hoards appropriate for each theme. Individual: The monster doesn't have a treasure hoard, but it might keep monetary treasure.

Size

Small, Medium

Actions

Multiattack

The pirate makes two Dagger attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Enthralling Panache.

Dagger

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) Piercing damage.

Enthralling Panache

Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 12, one creature the pirate can see within 30 feet. Failure: The target has the Charmed condition until the start of the pirate's next turn.

Other data

description

The term "pirate" encompasses a broad range of seafarers, including vicious sea rovers, dogged privateers, cursed treasure hunters, and others who seek riches and fame on the seas. Pirates might be allies, foes, wild cards, or some combination thereof. While they are the bane of merchants and coastal communities, they know secrets of the sea and how to avoid aquatic threats. More unusual pirates set their sights beyond the waves, using airships, spelljamming vessels, plane-shifting craft, or stranger vehicles to explore and raid incredible realms.

Pirate Flags: To terrify opponents and spread their reputations, pirate crews fly distinctive flags. Roll twice on or choose results from the Pirate Flags table to inspire what flag a pirate crew sails under.

Pirate Flags Shows:

1d8The Flag Shows A...
1Buccaneer
2Dragon
3Fiend
4Goat
5Kraken
6Merfolk
7Skull
8Whale

Pirate Flags With:

1d8With...
1A captain's hat
2Crossbones
3Crossed blades
4An eye patch
5Lightning bolts
6A mug of ale
7A tattoo
8A treasure chest

Pirate: Along with being competent warriors, pirates are accomplished seafarers who know how to sail and maintain a ship. While some loyally follow their captains' orders, others place greed, superstition, or self-preservation over duty.