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The Sunless Citadel

Combat Reference Document

Monster Statistics and Reinforcement Information

Introduction: This reference document was created for DMs

planning to run The Sunless Citadel from Tales from the Yawning

Portal. The material contained herein has three purposes: (1) to

speed combat by eliminating the need to flip back and forth

between pages within the same book, (2) to organize the

information about the reinforcement movements of creatures

within the Sunless Citadel, and (3) to apply monster variants

and adjustments to save you the time of having to do this

yourself. The game is better when combat is organized, exciting,

and quick. More dice rolling, less page flipping!

This reference assumes you have a Monster Manual

(MM) and Tales from the Yawning Portal (TYP).

by Aaron Harrell

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Organized Existing Stat Blocks and

Reinforcement Information

You’ll find stat blocks and reinforcement

information on the following pages. In this

updated (6/19/17) version of the CRD, all combat

encounters involving more than one enemy can

be run using the stat blocks provided in this

document. I have tried to group the stat blocks

according to how the enemies will be

encountered (for example, the first enemy

bugbear is encountered along with two giant rats,

so their stat blocks are on the same page) and in

roughly the order they appear.

Using the provided stat blocks and the Monster

Manual, you can run the combat encounters

without have to flip between pages in the same

document.

The following stat blocks are not included in the

CRD, but the encounters that include them can be

run by opening the Monster Manual to a single

entry: fire snake (salamander entry), mephit (ice

and steam), shadow, swarm of rats (disperses

after one round), and white dragon wyrmling

(Calcryx).

Created Stat Blocks and Noted Variants

I created a stat block for Erky Timbers (an NPC

who can join the party) by adding the forest

gnome racial traits to the acolyte in the MM and

adjusting the hit points as described. I also gave

him the turn undead feature as specified in TYP.

Guthash (diseased giant rat) and Grenl (goblin

shaman) have likewise been created for your

convenience. I have inferred stats where not

explicitly stated. For example, why do the kobold

commoners have 3 hit points and 1 less hit and

damage? I inferred that a kobold commoner’s hit

die is a 1d6 and that it has a Dexterity score of 13

to account for these changes.

I occasionally fixed apparent inconsistencies in the

MM or the TYP. For example, Erky Timbers is an

acolyte. An acolyte has 3 spell slots but is

described as a 1st-level spellcaster in the MM. I

made him a 2nd-level caster since level 2 is the

point at which spellcasters get a 3rd slot. This also

makes more sense for Erky since 2nd level is the

point at which clerics get turn undead. Likewise, in

TYP, Yusdrayl is described as a 2nd-level

spellcaster, but she somehow has 4 spell slots. I

changed this to 3 1st-level spell slots to clear up

the inconsistency.

I also included the quasit stat block in case it

somehow survives so you can quickly reference it

to harass the PCs at your leisure. Enjoy!

Cover Page …………………………………………………. 1 Introduction ……………………………………………….. 2 Giant Rat, Guthash, Bugbear ……………….……… 3 Skeleton, Troll ..…………………………………………… 4 Kobold, Yusdrayl …………………………………………. 5 Kobold Reinforcements ………………………………. 6 Goblin, Grenl ………………………………………………. 7 Erky Timbers, Quasit …………………………………… 8 Hobgoblin, Durnn………………………………………… 9 Goblin Reinforcement Notes ………………………. 10 Sir Braford, Sharwyn Hucrele ……………………… 11 Twig Blight, Belak, Giant Frog ……………………… 12 Grove Level Reinforcement Notes ………………. 13

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Giant Rat Small beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Hit Points 7 (2d6) Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 7 (-2) 15 (+2) 11 (+0) 2 (-4) 10 (+0) 4 (-3)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Keen Smell. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pack Tactics. The rat has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the rat’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

ACTIONS Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Guthash, Diseased Giant Rat Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Hit Points 16 (3d10) Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 7 (-2) 17 (+3) 11 (+0) 2 (-4) 10 (+0) 4 (-3)


Languages -


Keen Smell. Guthash has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pack Tactics. Guthash has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of her allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

ACTIONS Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease. Until the disease is cured, the target can’t regain hit points except by magical means, and the target’s hit point maximum decreases by 3 (1d6) every 24 hours. If the target’s hit point maximum drops to 0 as a result of this disease, the target dies.

Bugbear Medium humanoid (goblinoid), chaotic evil

Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield) Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 15(+2) 14(+2) 13(+1) 8(-1) 11(+0) 9(-1)

Skills Stealth +6, Survival +2 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 1 (200 XP) Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack). Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack.

ACTIONS Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage in melee or 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage at range.

Note: The bugbear in the 48. Garden Galleries wields

a sickle-bladed glaive (+4 to hit, 2d10 + 2 slashing

damage) and has an AC of 14 (no shield).

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Skeleton Medium undead, lawful evil

Armor Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 10(+0) 14(+2) 15(+2) 6(-2) 8(-1) 5(-3)

Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning

Damage Immunities poison

Condition Immunities exhausted, poisoned


Languages understands all languages it knew in

life but can’t speak


ACTIONS Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Note: Skeletons on the Grove Level attack with

shovels/rakes (+2 to hit, 1d6 bludgeoning damage).

Troll (modified) Large giant, chaotic evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 30 (max 84 [8d10 + 40]) Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 18(+4) 13(+1) 20(+5) 7(-2) 9(-1) 7(-2)

Skills Perception +1


Languages Elvish, Draconic, Giant

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Keen Smell. The troll has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Regeneration. The troll regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the troll takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the troll’s next turn. The troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.

ACTIONS Bite. Melee Weapon Attack. +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack. +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Note: If the characters flee and the troll is left alive,

he stays in his tomb until hunger draws him forth.

When he emerges 5 days later, he starts with his

maximum (84) hit points, gains multiattack, and

increases its CR to 5.

Multiattack. The troll makes three attacks: one with

its bite and two with its claws.

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Kobold Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil

Armor Class 12 Hit Points 5 (2d6 – 2) Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 7 (-2) 15 (+2) 9 (-1) 8 (-1) 7 (-2) 8 (--1)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

ACTIONS Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage. Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Elite Kobold

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 7 (-2) 15 (+2) 11 (+0) 8 (-1) 7 (-2) 8 (--1)

Same as Kobold, except 7 (2d6) hit points.

Kobold Commoner

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 7 (-2) 13 (+1) 9 (-1) 8 (-1) 7 (-2) 8 (--1)

Same as Kobold, except 3 (1d8 – 1) hit points

and +3 to hit for 1d4 + 1 damage. Challenge 0

(10 XP).

Yusdrayl Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil

Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 16 (3d6 + 6) Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 8 (-1) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 16 (+3)

Skills Arcana +2, Insight +2, Stealth +4 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 1 (200 XP) Spellcasting. Yusdrayl is a 2nd-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). She knows the following sorcerer spells: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, ray of frost, shocking

grasp 1

st level [ ][ ][ ]: burning hands, chromatic orb, mage armor

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the Yusdrayl has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Pack Tactics. Yusdrayl has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

ACTIONS Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

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Kobold General Notes

The kobolds control the first half of the Fortress

Level. Yusdrayl, the Kobold leader, has the key

that unlocks the Dragon Door in area 6. The

goblins have captured the dragon, Calcryx; the

kobolds want her returned. Meepo is a

potential ally, though his presence in the party

will likely be short lived (Calcryx targets him

first). The kobolds become hostile if attacked or

if the goblins in area 18 are freed.

Kobold Reinforcement Notes

Area 15. Dragon Cell

If combat occurs in area 15, the three kobolds

from the adjacent area 16 emerge and attack.

Area 19. Hall of Dragons

If combat occurs in area 19, Yusdrayl and two

elite kobolds from area 21 arrive at the start of

the second round of combat, the three kobolds

from area 16 to the southwest of area 19 arrive

at the start of the fifth round, and the three

kobolds from area 23 arrive at the start of the

eighth round.

Area 21. Dragon Throne

If combat occurs in area 21, three elite kobolds

from area 19 arrive at the start of the second

round of combat, the three kobolds from area

16 to the southwest of area 19 arrive at the

start of the fifth round, and the three kobolds

from area 23 arrive at the start of the eighth

round.

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