Jackal

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Basic Information

Anatomy

A jackal can bite with its mouth to attack. ^{[1] [2]}

Additional Information

Social Structure

Jackals attack as a pack to take down prey. ^{[1] [2]}

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Jackals have keen hearing and smell. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^Monster Manual (5e) (2014), p.331.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.141.

Contents

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Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Jackal

Small beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 3 ( 1d6 )

Speed 40 ft.

STR

8 -1

DEX

15 +2

CON

11 +0

INT

3 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

6 -2

Skills Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages —

Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Keen Hearing and Smell. The jackal has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

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

Actions

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

Suggested Terrain badlands, desert, grassland

Sources Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules