Tough Boss
Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 307, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)
Tough bosses leverage their street smarts, brawling prowess, and reputation to compel others to follow their demands.
Toughs
Brawlers and Bullies
- Habitat. Any
- Treasure. Armaments
Bodyguards, belligerents, and laborers, toughs rely on their physical strength to intimidate foes. They might be brawny criminals, rowdy tavern goers, seasoned workers, or anyone who uses their muscle to get what they want.
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"name": "Tough Boss (XMM)"
"size": "Small or Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac": !!int "16"
"hp": !!int "82"
"hit_dice": "11d8 + 33"
"modifier": !!int "2"
"stats":
- !!int "17"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "16"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "11"
"speed": "30 ft."
"saves":
- "strength": !!int "5"
- "constitution": !!int "5"
- "charisma": !!int "2"
"gear":
- "chain mail"
- "heavy crossbow"
- "warhammer"
"senses": "passive Perception 10"
"languages": "Common plus one other language"
"cr": "4"
"traits":
- "desc": "The tough has <span title=\"Player's Handbook (2024)\">Advantage</span>\
\ on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the tough's allies\
\ is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn't have the Incapacitated\
\ condition."
"name": "Pack Tactics"
"actions":
- "desc": "The tough makes two attacks, using Warhammer or Heavy Crossbow in any\
\ combination."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +5, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 12 (2d8 + 3) Bludgeoning\
\ damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, the tough pushes the\
\ target up to 10 feet straight away from itself."
"name": "Warhammer"
- "desc": "*Ranged Attack Roll:* +4, range 100/400 ft. *Hit:* 13 (2d10 + 2) Piercing\
\ damage."
"name": "Heavy Crossbow"
"source":
- "XMM"
- "EFA"
"image": "/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/token/tough-boss-xmm.webp"Environment
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