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Swashbuckler

Medium Humanoid · · CR 3

  • Humanoid
  • Medium
  • Tier 1

Swashbuckler at CR 3 is logged as a medium humanoid. Habitat: coastal and urban. Sourced from Monsters of the Multiverse and Volo's Guide to Monsters.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
3
Type
Humanoid
Size
Medium
Alignment
Speed
30 ft.
Habitats
Coastal, Urban
Sources
Monsters of the Multiverse, Volo's Guide to Monsters

Ecology

Swashbuckler is a sentient species with its own culture, settlements, and political structure. It is most often found in coastal regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Swashbuckler is driven by culture, faction, and personal motive; can be reasoned with, bribed, or betrayed. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember.

Origin

Swashbuckler is reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse and expanded in Volo's Guide to Monsters. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 3 monstersAll HumanoidsCoastalUrban

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swashbuckler

What is the challenge rating of Swashbuckler?
Listed CR for Swashbuckler: 3. Match it to a party that fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
What type of creature is Swashbuckler?
Swashbuckler is classified as a humanoid in D&D 5e, medium size.
Where does Swashbuckler live?
Swashbuckler's listed habitats include Coastal, Urban.
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