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 SIDEKICKS ESSENTIALS
The official rules for sidekicks in Dungeons and
Dragons 5th Edition first appear in appendix A of CREDITS
the Essentials Kit Rulebook and are designed to Crafted by Paul Metzger. 

allow the game to be played with as few as two metzpaul on twitter and gmail.
people: the Dungeon Master and a single player. Cover image Meeting of King Ferdinand of
Sidekicks Essentials expands these rules and Hungary and the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Spain
provides additional types of sidekicks and at Nördlingen by Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577
example personalities to round them out. - 1640). Pubic Domain. Courtesy the J. Paul Getty
Museum, Los Angeles
SUPPLEMENT OVERVIEW Some artwork courtesy Wizards of the Coast
Sidekicks Essentials is divided into three sections: Dungeon Masters Guild Creator Resources.

Playing with Sidekicks. A recap of the official Page background and watercolor splashes
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optional rules for sidekick loyalty, controlling the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, D&D, Wizards of
sidekick, and level advancement. the Coast, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, Eberron,
Sidekick Stat Blocks. A collection of sidekick the dragon ampersand, Ravnica and all other
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• The Berseker, a crazed killing machine. material is used with permission under the
• The Criminal, an underworld expert of Community Content Agreement for Dungeon
deception and theft. Masters Guild.
• The Knight, a bastion of self-sacrifice. All other original material in this work is
• The Magician, an arcane ally. copyright 2019 by Paul Metzger and published
• The Medic, because nobody likes dying alone. under the Community Content Agreement for
• The Minstrel, whose songs hopefully prove to Dungeon Masters Guild.
be more useful than they are annoying.
Second edition. December 13, 2019

Sidekick Personalities. 11 named companions
you can match to a sidekick stat block, each with
art, personalities, ideals, bonds, and flaws. All are
formatted to be printed matching the handout
cards included in the Essentials Kit boxed set.

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PLAYING WITH As the sidekick adventures with the party, the
loyalty score changes when the following occurs:

SIDEKICKS • Gaining a level. When a sidekick gains a

level, their current loyalty score and maximum
Dolf, the DM: “Let’s play D&D at my house Friday
loyalty score increase by 1.
starting around 7. I'll order some pizzas.”

• Ideals. When the characters act in a way that
Ari, who plays Gorn, human fighter: "You have my
aligns with the sidekick’s ideals, the sidekick's
sword.”

loyalty score may increase by 1. If the characters
Leah who plays Golass, elf ranger: “You have my bow.”

act in a way that conflicts with the sidekick’s
Guy, who plays Imli, dwarf barbarian: “Friday isn't
ideals, the sidekick's loyalty score decreases by
great for me.”
1.
Memes spread across the Internet for a reason. A • Bonds. If the characters act in a way that
top complaint about the game is organizing a violates the sidekick’s bonds, the sidekick’s
group to actually get together and play. The D&D loyalty score immediately becomes 0. If the
Essentials Kit boxed set, advertised as being for 2-6 characters help reinforce a sidekick’s bonds, the
players, addresses this difficulty with sidekicks. sidekick’s loyalty score may increase by 1.
• Flaws. Nobody likes having their deficits
THE RULES FOR SIDEKICKS challenged. If the characters act in a way that
The brilliance of the official rules for sidekicks is enables a sidekick’s flaws, their loyalty score
simplicity. A sidekick is represented with a stat may increase by 1.
block, just like any monster or NPC. The sidekick
The dungeon master has the ultimate say over
stat block shows the sidekick at 1st level, and and
what influences a sidekick’s loyalty score. Have
is accompanied by a table for adjusting the stat
the sidekick react appropriately to things that
block as the sidekick gains levels. The sidekick is
they like or dislike. Winning a sidekick’s
proficient with all equipment mentioned in the
affections presents interesting roleplaying
stat bock. The players and DM can adjust the stat
opportunities for the players.
block based on other rules as they see fit. The
sidekick becomes a person by giving them a Lost Loyalty. If a sidekick’s loyalty score is
name, race, personality, ideals, bonds, and flaws. reduced to 0 or below, they are no longer loyal to
The DM decides who controls the sidekick in play. the adventurers. The DM should now control the
sidekick (see controlling a sidekick). When the
NEW OPTIONAL RULES sidekick is no longer loyal they act in self interest
The official rules for sidekicks really are that rather than the best interest of the party, and the
simple! Sidekicks Essentials offers the following sidekick will take the first convenient opportunity
additional rules that you may wish to incorporate to part ways. In extreme cases, the sidekick may
into your game. even take hostile action against the party
members that wronged them.
LOYALTY
Another common D&D meme is “that’s what my
character would do!” Consider how a sidekick “The great part about Sidekicks is they inherently do less
might react to the choices the player characters
make. than PCs and simply exist to aid in overall action economy.
Loyalty Score. A sidekick has a loyalty score, They aren’t there to overshadow the PC at all.”
which represents their willingness to stick with
the adventurers. A sidekick’s maximum loyalty -Steve Fidler of Vorpal Dice Press
score is equal to their level. When a sidekick is
first recruited, their loyalty score is equal to the
combined Charisma modifier of all members of
the adventuring party (minimum 1).

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CONTROLLING A SIDEKICK
While the sidekick has a positive loyalty score,
SIDEKICK STAT BLOCKS
The following pages contain seven new sidekick
allow a player to control the sidekick's actions,
types as represented by a stat block and
both in and out of combat. If more than one
accompanying table for advancing the sidekick in
player wishes to control the sidekick, choose a
level.
way to share that works for your table. One
method is to roll for it before rolling initiative for WHY A STAT BLOCK?
an encounter. The end goal of sidekicks could be accomplished
Agency. Allow the player controlling the by simply running another character. That’s fine,
sidekick to roleplay them in and out of combat, and is an approach parties short of players have
but don’t allow the player to violate the sidekick’s taken for decades. The advantage of sidekick
ideals or bonds without a good reason. rules is in the clarity of who is the hero and who
is the henchman.
Initiative. If a player is controlling a sidekick,
you can have them roll initiative for the sidekick The final rules for sidekicks evolved a bit from
or allow them to choose to have the sidekick take the Unearthed Arcana that predates it, but this
their turn either before or after their PC’s turn. If earlier resource is still worth checking out:
the DM is controlling the sidekick, roll initiative https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-
as you would for a monster or NPC. arcana/sidekicks
Award inspiration. As with any character, In this Unearthed Arcana, any CR 1 or lower
accurately roleplaying the sidekick’s personality, creature or NPC with a stat block can become a
ideals, bonds, and flaws is a great opportunity to sidekick that levels up according to certain rules.
award inspiration. The DM can choose to award Consider adapting the following sidekick types in
inspiration to the player, or specifically to the the same way. Many an adventuring party
sidekick. adopted the lovable goblin Droop in the
adventure Lost Mine of Phandelver. How great
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT would it be if it turns out that the kazoo he plays
The DM decides a sidekick's starting level. You turns Droop into a minstrel?
may wish to start the sidekick at the same level as While the power level and complexity in the
the PCs or at a lower level. A lower level sidekick Unearthed Arcana is higher than the final official
feels more like a sidekick, and is still of great help rules, you might also find useful inspiration for
simply due to action economy. taking sidekicks beyond 6th level and creating
Gaining a Level. The easiest way to level sidekick types of your own.
sidekicks is to have them gain a level when the
PCs do, even if they aren't the same level as the
CREATING SIDEKICK TYPES
Sidekick stat blocks emulate player character class
PCs. Alternatively, you can use level
types and their features but are much less
advancement based on XP. If you are awarding
powerful than a PC and advance more slowly.
XP, don’t forget to split it with the sidekicks!
When creating your own sidekick stat blocks and
Sidekicks Beyond 6th Level. By the time a level advancement tables, keep the following
sidekick reaches 6th level, they are a bit of a hero principles in mind:
in their own right! If you choose to continue
Ability Scores. A sidekick’s ability scores are
leveling the sidekick, pick features from relevant
15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 10. Like the children of Lake
classes in the Player’s Handbook but note that
Woebegon, sidekicks are all above average.
sidekicks intentionally have a weaker progression
than player characters. Spellcasting. A sidekick knows far fewer spells
and has far fewer spell slots than a PC class.
Any NPC stat block could be played as a
sidekick. For higher level characters, the NPCs in Class Features. A sidekick has fewer class
appendix B of Volo’s Guide to Monsters could be a features than a PC class, and gains abilities more
good fit. slowly. 


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THE ARCHER ARCHERS BEYOND 1ST LEVEL

Crouching low among the brush, a female elf Level Hit Points New Features
stealthily creeps along the ridgeline above the
2nd 19 (3d8+6) Stealth Attack. When the archer
goblin encampment. She reaches a boulder in the
hits with a ranged weapon attack
shadow cast by the cavern wall and peers around, and has advantage on the attack
now just able to see the goblin chieftain below roll or the target is surprised, the
wildly dancing to ritual drumbeat. She knocks an attack does an additional 1d6
arrow into her longbow then draws back and damage.
fires, knocking a goblet of putrid wine from the 3rd 26 (4d8+8) Quick Reload. Once on each of
chieftain’s hand. Quick as a flash, she fires again, their turns when the archer makes a
this time her arrow landing in the rump of the ranged weapon attack, they can
goblin’s pack mule, which bleats loudly and takes make another attack with the same
weapon against a different creature
off running down the canyon.
that is within 5 feet of the original
The confused and enraged goblin tribe draws target.
weapons and pursues the mule in hopes of
4th 32 (5d8+10) Ability Score Improvement. The
finding their unseen attacker. This opening allows archer’s Dexterity score increases by
the archer’s companions to slip into the camp and 2, raising the modifier by 1, so
free the young farm hand the goblins had increase the archer’s Stealth bonus
kidnapped. by 1, and increase the bonus to hit
and damage of the archer’s weapon
Striking from afar with deadly precision, attacks by 1.
archers utilize stealth and surprise to turn the tide
5th 39 (6d8+12) Proficiency Bonus. The archer’s
of a battle right from the beginning.

proficiency bonus increases by 1, so
make the following changes in the
stat block: increase the bonus in the
Saving Throws and Skills entries by
ARCHER 1, and increase the bonuses to hit
1st-level Medium humanoid of the weapon attacks by 1.
Armor Class 14 (studded leather)
6th 45 (7d8+14) Extra Attack. The archer can attack
Hit Points 13 (2d8+4) twice, instead of once, whenever
Speed 30 ft. they take the attack action on their
turn.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
13 (+1) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 10 (+0)

Saving Throws Dex +4

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, plus one of your choice

Archery Expert. The archer gains a +2 bonus to ranged weapon

attacks (this bonus is included in the archer’s longbow action)

ACTIONS
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one
target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) piercing damage.

Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 


Hit: 6 (1d8+2) piercing damage.

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THE BERSERKER BERSERKER
While her party quietly discusses strategy, the
1st-level Medium humanoid
burly dwarf’s mind wanders. Suddenly, she snaps
Armor Class 13 (unarmored defense)
to attention, grabs her greataxe in both hands, and
Hit Points 17 (2d12+4)
charges into the gnoll lair while shouting out her
Speed 30 ft.
own name at the top of her lungs.
By the time her companions have gathered STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
their equipment and wits and join her in the 15 (+2) 13 (+1) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 12 (+1)
shallow cave, the dwarf is already looting trinkets
from the corpses of her fallen foes.
Saving Throws Str +4, Con +4
Berserkers don’t always go about things with Skills Athletics +4, Intimidation +3, Survival +3
the most care, but they tend to get the job done. Senses passive Perception 10
BERSERKERS BEYOND 1ST LEVEL Languages Common, plus one of your choice

Level Hit Points New Features

Two-handed Axe Fighting. When the berserker rolls a 1 or 2 on a
2nd 25 (3d12+6) Rage. As a bonus action on their damage die for an attack they make with their greataxe wielded
with two hands, they can reroll the die and must use the new roll,
turn, the berserker may enter a rage
even if the new roll is a 1 or 2.
which lasts until the end of combat.
While in a rage, the berserker has Two Handaxe Fighting. When the berserker makes a melee or
+2 to damage with melee attacks ranged weapon attack with a handaxe in one hand, they can use
and resistance to bludgeoning, their bonus action to make a melee or ranged attack with the
handaxe they are holding in the other hand. The ability modifier is
piercing, and slashing damage.
not added to the damage of this attack.
Once this feature has been used,
the berserker must finish a long rest Unarmored Defense. While the berserker isn’t wearing any armor,
before it can be used again. their Armor Class equals 10 + their Dexterity modifier + their
Constitution modifier.
3rd 32 (4d12+8) Reckless Attack. When the
berserker makes the first attack on ACTIONS
their turn they may choose to do so
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
recklessly. Doing so grants them Hit: 9 (1d12+2) slashing damage.
advantage on all melee attack rolls
during this turn, but all attack rolls Handaxe. Melee or Thrown Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. /
range 20/60ft, one target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) piercing damage.
against the berserker have
advantage until the start of their BONUS ACTIONS
next turn.
Second Handaxe. Melee or Thrown Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
4th 40 (5d12+10) Ability Score Improvement. The reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) piercing damage. This bonus
berserker’s Strength score increases action may only be taken if the berserker used their action to
by 2, raising the modifier by 1, so attack with a handaxe using one hand.
increase the berserker’s Athletics
bonus by 1, and increase the bonus
to hit and damage of the
berserker’s weapon attacks by 1.

5th 47 (6d12+12) Proficiency Bonus. The berserker’s

proficiency bonus increases by 1, so
make the following changes in the
stat block: increase the bonus in the
Saving Throws and Skills entries by
1, and increase the bonuses to hit
of the weapon attacks by 1.

6th 53 (7d12+14) Extra Attack. The berserker can

attack twice, instead of once,
whenever they take the attack
action on their turn.

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THE CRIMINAL In mere seconds there is the telltale click, and
the door to the safe swings open. Inside is the
The thin human man smiles broadly as he
largest black sapphire the man has ever seen.
confidently presents his invitation to the
doorman. Between his foppish garb, carefully He stows the gem and his tools in an inner
crafted wax ear tips and expertly applied pocket of his suit and returns to the party. After
makeup, he looks every bit a drow elf as every picking up some promising rumors over a fine
other guest. cigar and a snifter of brandy, he dissapears out a
back entrance into the night.
Upon examining the watermark, the doorman
returns the man’s invitation and welcomes him to It turns out crime pays handsomely. 

Jarlaxle’s home. The forgery was a complete
success.
After mingling for a bit and enjoying some
sparkling wine and fresh oysters, the criminal CRIMINAL
finds an opportunity to slip away unnoticed into 1st-level Medium humanoid

a back hallway. He locates a wall safe hidden Armor Class 14 (studded leather)
exactly where his source promised — behind a Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)
portrait of beautiful blue eyed human woman Speed 30 ft.
with auburn hair.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
CRIMINALS BEYOND 1ST LEVEL
10 (+0) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 10 (+0) 14 (+2)
Level Hit Points New Features

2nd 16 (3d8+3) Fast Hands. The criminal can use a Saving Throws Dex. +4, Int. +3
bonus action to make a Dexterity Skills Acrobatics +4, Deception +4, Intimidation +4,
(Sleight of Hand) check, use thieves’ Sleight of Hand +4, Stealth +4,
tools to disarm a trap or open a
Senses passive Perception 10
lock, or take the Use an Object
action. Languages Common, plus one of your choice

3rd 22 (4d8+4) Second Story Work. Climbing no

longer costs the criminal extra Double Daggers. When the criminal makes a melee or ranged
movement. weapon attack with a dagger in one hand, they can use their bonus
action to make a melee or ranged attack with the dagger they are
4th 27 (5d8+5) Ability Score Improvement. The holding in the other hand. The ability modifier is not added to the
criminal’s Dexterity score increases damage of this attack.

by 2, raising the modifier by 1, so Criminal Contact. The criminal has a reliable and trustworthy
increase the criminal’s Acrobatics, contact who acts as their liaison to a network of other criminals. The
Sleight of Hand, and Stealth criminal knows how to get messages to and from their contact, even
bonuses by 1, and increase the over great distances.
bonus to hit and damage of the Tools. The criminal has a disguise kit, forgery kit, gaming set,
criminal’s weapon attacks by 1. poisoners kit, and thieves tools

5th 33 (6d8+6) Proficiency Bonus. The criminal’s ACTIONS

proficiency bonus increases by 1, so
make the following changes in the Dagger. Melee or Thrown Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. /
stat block: increase the bonus in the range 20/60ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) piercing damage.

Saving Throws and Skills entries by

BONUS ACTIONS
1. Increase the bonuses to hit of the
weapon attacks by 1. Second Dagger. Melee or Thrown Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach
5 ft. / range 20/60ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage. This
6th 38 (7d8+7) Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker bonus action may only be taken if the criminal used their action to
that the criminal can see hits them attack with a dagger.
with an attack, the criminal can use
their reaction to halve the attack’s
damage.

SIDEKICKS ESSENTIALS 6
THE KNIGHT KNIGHTS BEYOND 1ST LEVEL

As the ogre lunges at the young halfling she Level Hit Points New Features

was sworn to protect, the gold scaled dragonborn 2nd 23 (3d10+6) Lay on Hands. The knight can use
shoves the girl out of the way, taking the full an action to restore a number of hit
brunt of the giant’s swinging club. points equal to 5 x their level. Once
they do so they may not use this
Realizing that the two are no match for the feature again until they finish a long
raiding party they have stumbled upon, the rest.
knight clutches her holy symbol while making a
3rd 30 (4d10+8) Rebuke Evil. The knight can use an
silent prayer to Helm. Then she erupts in a roar action to frighten evil-aligned
more fierce sounding than that of a true dragon. creatures. Each evil creature within
The confused ogres flee, hoping to find easier 30 feet must succeed on a DC 11
prey. saving throw or be frightened for 1
minute or until it takes damage.
The halfling looks up at her protector with While frightened a creature must
wide-eyed admiration. The knight nods back spend its turn trying to move as far
respectfully, the satisfaction of her duty its own away from the knight as it can.
reward. Once the knight uses this feature
they cannot do so again until they
finish a long rest

KNIGHT 4th 38 (5d10+10) Ability Score Improvement. The

1st-level Medium humanoid knight’s Strength score increases by
2, raising the modifier by 1, so
Armor Class 16 (chain shirt, shield)
increase the knight’s Strenth Saving
Hit Points 15 (2d10+4) throw bonus, Athletics bonus, and
Speed 30 ft. bonus to hit and damage of
weapon attacks by 1. The DC for
the knight’s rebuke evil action
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
increases to 12.
15 (+2) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 12 (+1)
5th 45 (6d10+12) Proficiency Bonus. The knight’s
proficiency bonus increases by 1, so
Saving Throws Str. +4, Cha. +3 make the following changes in the
Skills Athletics +4, Religion +3 stat block: increase the bonus in the
Senses passive Perception 11 Saving Throws and Skills entries by
Languages Common, plus one of your choice 1 and increase the bonuses to hit of
the weapon by 1. The DC for the
knight’s rebuke evil action increases
ACTIONS to 13.

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 
 6th 53 (7d10+14) Extra Attack. The knight can attack
Hit: 6 (1d8 +2) slashing damage. twice, instead of once, whenever
they take the attack action on their
REACTIONS turn.

Noble Sacrifice. When a creature the knight can see targets an ally
within 5 feet of them with an attack, the knight can swap places with
the ally and become the target of the attack instead.

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THE MAGICIAN MAGICIANS BEYOND 1ST LEVEL

As a child, while his brothers and sisters labored Level Hit Points New Features
meticulously over serious inventions, this gnome
2nd 14 (3d6+3) Spellcasting. The magician gains
put his considerable tinkering talents toward a
one 1st-level spell slot. The
single purpose: tricks. magician also learns another 1st-
He crafted a flower pot that seemed to instantly level spell: thunderwave.

bloom a daisy; a hat that could produce a rabbit; 3rd 18 (4d6+4) Ritual Casting. The magician learns
gloves that concealed coins to be pulled from the following first level spells and
behind ears. He received quite the whipping after gains the ability to cast them as
convincing his terrified siblings that he had rituals: comprehend languages,
detect magic, and identify.
successfully sawed their youngest sister in half.
4th 23 (5d6+5) Ability Score Improvement. The
When a real wizard who could tap the magic of
magician’s Intelligence score
the weave came through town, stowing away on increases by 2, raising the modifier
her carriage was the only logical course of action. by 1, so increase the magician’s
The hard apprenticeship that followed led to a life Intelligence Saving throw bonus,
of adventuring. Arcana bonus, spell save DC, and
bonus to hit of spell attacks by 1.
This flashback, which took place in the space of
the half-orc raider’s single knockout blow, Spellcasting. The magician learns
concluded with a strange thought: he had turned another cantrip: minor illusion
out a bit like his stalwart older brother’s worst 5th 27 (6d6+6) Proficiency Bonus. The magician’s
invention: a glass cannon. proficiency bonus increases by 1, so
make the following changes in the
stat block: increase the bonus in the
MAGICIAN Saving Throws and Skills entries by
1. Increase the bonuses to hit of the
1st-level Medium humanoid
weapon and spell attacks by 1, and
Armor Class 11 (unarmored) increase the spell save DC by 1.
Hit Points 9 (2d6+2) 

Speed 30 ft. Spellcasting. The magician gains
one 1st-level spell slot and two
2nd-level spell slots. The magician
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA also learns two 2nd-level spells:
10 (+0) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) thunderstep and scorching ray.

6th 32 (7d6+7) Arcane Recovery. Once per day

Saving Throws Int +4 when the magician finishes a short
Skills Arcana +4, Sleight of Hand +3 rest they may regain two 1st-level
spell slots or one 2nd-level spell
Senses passive Perception 12
slot.
Languages Common, plus one of your choice

Spellcasting. The magician’s spellcasting ability is Intelligence

(spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks).

Cantrips (at will): acid splash, prestidigitation, shocking grasp


1st level (2 slots): magic missile

ACTIONS
Quarterstaff. Melee Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 

Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.

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THE MEDIC MEDICS BEYOND 1ST LEVEL

The battle raging all around them, the seasoned Level Hit Points New Features
human steadies their resolve. They see a brave
2nd 14 (3d6+3) Spellcasting. The medic gains one
knight stuck down by two bugbears, who
1st-level spell slot. The medic also
continue advancing as they see the knight fall learns another 1st-level spell:
unconscious. goodberry.

The shout of a word of prayer to Ilmater rings 3rd 18 (4d6+4) Potioncraft. The medic can take
out, and suddenly the knight rises to her feet. one full day of uninterrupted work
Swinging her greatsword with precision, she and 25gp worth of ingredients to
cleaves through the backs of the bugbears who create one potion of healing.

had left her for dead. Then the knight looks at the 4th 23 (5d6+5) Ability Score Improvement. The
human who revived her and winks. They smile medic’s Wisdom. score increases by
gently back. 2, raising the modifier by 1, so
increase the medic’s Wisdom
When the battle is over, the medic tends to the Saving Throw bonus, Skill bonuses,
injured, soothing souls as well as wounds. As the spell save DC, and bonus to hit of
army resumes its patrols, they turn their energy to spell attacks by 1.
concocting the elixirs that will revive the soldiers
out of their reach.
5th 27 (6d6+6) Proficiency Bonus. The medic’s
The medic knows that while the battle may
proficiency bonus increases by 1, so
have been won, the war is far from over. It is their make the following changes in the
solemn vow that it takes as few lives as the gods stat block: increase the bonus in the
will allow. Saving Throws and Skills entries by
1. Increase the bonuses to hit of the
weapon and spell attacks by 1, and
increase the spell save DC by 1.
MEDIC 

1st-level Medium humanoid Spellcasting. The medic gains one
1st-level spell slot and two 2nd-
Armor Class 16 (chain shirt, shield) level spell slots. The medic also
Hit Points 13 (2d8+4) learns two 2nd-level spells: lesser
Speed 30 ft. restoration and prayer of healing.

6th 32 (7d6+7) Blessed Healer. When the medic

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA casts a healing spell on another
10 (+1) 13 (+1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) creature, the medic also regains hit
points equal to 2 + the spell’s level.

Saving Throws Wis. +4,

Skills Medicine +4, Religion +3, Survival +4
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, plus one of your choice

Spellcasting. The medic spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save

DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks).

Cantrips (at will): spare the dying, thaumaturgy, toll the dead

1st level (2 slots): healing word

ACTIONS
Mace. Melee Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 

Hit: 4 (1d6 +1) bludgeoning damage.

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THE MINSTREL
A throng gathers as a flamboyantly dressed At the end of the evening, after the grateful
young halfling begins tuning his lute. His villagers have bought round after round of ale on
traveling companions look on, often with shades the account of her heroics, the self-conscious
of embarrassment, as the lad proceeds to recount leader of the minstrel’s adventuring party isn’t
their trials and tribulations in magical song. even that mad any more that the minstrel sang a
verse describing how she had slipped in the mud
The crowd is enthralled as they hear the tale of
and sliced her leg on her own handaxe.
how the adventurers vanquished the troll that
had been terrorizing their village. The musician
isn’t shy about embellishing the role his magical
songs had in confounding the brute. 


MINSTRELS BEYOND 1ST LEVEL

MINSTREL Level Hit Points New Features

1st-level Medium humanoid
2nd 19 (3d8+6) Song of Rest. When the minstrel
Armor Class 14 (studded leather) performs soothing music during a
Hit Points 11 (2d8+2) short rest, they and any
Speed 30 ft. companions regain an extra 1d6 hit
points.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 3rd 26 (4d8+8) Distracting Chords. The minstrel
10 (+0) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) may use their Inspiring Song
reaction to instead subtract 1d6
from the ability check, attack roll, or
Saving Throws Dex +4, Cha +4 saving throw from an enemy within
Skills History +3, Performance +4, Persuasion +4 60 feet who can hear them.
Senses passive Perception 11
4th 32 (5d8+10) Ability Score Improvement. The
Languages Common, plus one of your choice minstrel’s Charisma score increases
by 2, raising the modifier by 1, so
By Popular Demand. Among friendly humanoids, a minstrel can increase the minstrel’s Charisma
always find a place to perform songs of their companions’ Saving Throw, Performance and
triumphs and misfortunes, earning their party free lodging and Persuasion bonuses by 1, and
food of a modest standard. increase the bonus to hit and
damage of the weapon attacks by
ACTIONS 1. The DC for the Wisdom save of
the minstrel’s Satirical Song increaes
Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120
ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage. to 13. The minstrel now has three
uses of the Inspiring Song or
Rapier. Melee Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6
Distracting Chords reaction.
(1d8+2) piercing damage.

Satirical Song. A creature within 60 feet must succeed on on a DC 5th 39 (6d8+12) Proficiency Bonus. The minstrel's
12 Wisdom saving throw or take 1d4 psychic damage and have proficiency bonus increases by 1, so
disadvantage on the next attack roll it takes before the end of its make the following changes in the
next turn. stat block: increase the bonus in the
Saving Throws and Skills entries by
REACTIONS 1. Increase the bonuses to hit of the
weapon attacks by 1. The DC for
Inspiring Song. When an ally within 60 feet of the minstrel who
can hear them makes an ability check, attack roll, or saving throw, the Wisdom save of the minstrel’s
the minstrel adds 1d6 to the roll. This ability may only be used Satirical Song increases to 14.
twice between each long rest.
6th 45 (7d8+14) Potent Satire. The damage from
the minstrel’s Satirical Song
increases to 2d4.

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SIDEKICK
PERSONALITIES
The following pages contain eleven more
individuals for you to turn into sidekicks. While
the characters in the Essentials Kit are tied to a
specific stat block, these characters are free to be
matched to any sidekick stat block.
Although the art might make suggestions,
these individuals do not have a presumed race or
gender.

SIDEKICK CARDS
These sidekicks are formatted to print the same
size as the cards included in the Essentials Kit.
Permission is granted to photocopy or digitally
remix for personal use to best suit the game at
your table.

CREATING NEW
PERSONALITIES SHAVA CORNROSE
The variety of sidekicks is only limited by your
imagination. Choose a sidekick statblock and Shava’s strict upbringing is evident in
race. Give the sidekick a quick description (or a what is expected of the behavior of
others.
detailed backstory!) and assign personality, ideals,
bonds, and flaws. Personality. “You had best mind
your manners, or I’ll mind them for
The personality, ideals bonds, and flaws can be you.”
of your own creation, or you can choose from or Ideal. “Respect is a given, not
roll on the tables in the Personality and Background earned. Until you do something to
section of the Player’s Handbook. unearn it.”

Tip: Have the Players Do It Bond. “Family is where we come

from, but also those who have proven
When your players first acquire a new sidekick, themselves worthy.”
consider having them decide just who their new
Flaw. “I’m worried that no matter
companion is. If the players determine the sidekick’s
my successes, I'll never find true love.”
personality, ideals, bonds, and flaws it will make the
sidekick easier to roleplay and give the players a much
closer personal attachment to their new companion.
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 LAMLIS HIGHTONE TIAHO IOSUA

Lamlis always has a tame joke ready, The scar near Iosua’s eyepatch isn’t
and it won’t be the first time you've the biggest one, just the most visible
heard it. one.
Personality. “Did I ever tell you Personality. “It’s hard to make new
about that time I've told you about friends after seeing so many old ones
dozens of times before?” meet violent ends.”
Ideal. “You’re kind enough to let Ideal. “I’ve been given enough
me be me, the least I can do is let you orders in my life to know better than
be you.” to follow all of them.”
Bond. “You protect the people Bond. “My honor is the one thing I
you're with. Everyone knows that.” know can never be taken from me.”
Flaw. “I’ll give you the shirt off my Flaw. “After all I’ve seen I’ve
back, even though I know you don’t become skittish and too eager to slice
deserve it.” first and ask questions later.”

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 BRUNO ESTES MORLAN FLARE

Bruno always has perfectly spiked Morlan’s physical appearance changes

hair and gleaming armor. Always. as rapidly as what you hear spoken to
others.
Personality. “Hey there how you
doin’?” Personality. “Hmmm. I wonder
what they want to hear.”
Ideal. “Whatever I'm doing isn't
half as important as looking cool Ideal. “So long as I keep my story
doing it.” straight, my narrative is just as valid
as yours.”
Bond. “I deserve to be famous. It’s
just a matter of time.” Bond. “My father disgraced us, but
someday I’ll restore the Frost family
Flaw. “I’ll never be able to love
name.”
anyone else half as much as I love
myself.” Flaw. “I just can’t help telling the
truth about everything. There. I said
it.”

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 NILPAT RUKHARZ THE SHIELD
Nilpat loves the forest, hates the city, Sheldon was a knight’s shield bearing
and isn't shy telling you about it. squire. Sheldon became “Sheld”,
Personality. “Come now friend, it which became Shield, and the name
surely isn’t any worse than yesterday.” stuck. The “The" makes it sound
classier.
Ideal. “If we stick our nose in the
skunk’s den we ought be prepared for Personality. “That’s awesome!”
its spray.” Ideal. “The gods know best, and I
Bond. “Someday I’ll have to face act in their will. So whatever I’m
what I ran from. Someday.” doing is what they want!”

Flaw. “Oh my! The titillating Bond. “I owe my life to the order
pleasures the city presents are simply that took me in.”
irresistible, aren't they?” Flaw. “Taken advantage of? What?
You worry too much. No, these good
folks know best and just need us to do
our part to help.”

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 LAMLIS HIGHTONE ADRIE YAELDRIN

Lamis always wears a frown is and Adrie loves the thrill of the hunt
quick to tell you why you should too. almost as much as the delicious stews
that come from its spoils.
Personality. “Smile more? Why
would I? Thanks not how I feel.” Personality. “That’s nothing, you
should have seen the one that got
Ideal. “At least people generally get
away!”
what they have coming to them.”
Ideal. “Only when you get back out
Bond. “…I’ll make sure of it.”
among the beasts does it become
Flaw. “All these happy looking apparent how much more civilized
people. Sometimes I wonder what it’s their world is than the world of men.”
like to be so stupid.”
Bond. “I’d love to see your trophies,
but can’t stomach one you didn't
win.”
Flaw. “The strong survive, the
weak perish.”

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 ORSIK SILVERAXE BROTTOR DANKIL

The hair that used to be on Orskik’s Brottor might be the toughest old
head has migrated elsewhere. Doff codger you’ll ever meet, and definitely
armor together lest you doubt it. the most kindly .
Personality. “I always tell the truth, Personality. “Aw, you remind me
but no harm in making it more of me children when they was yer
interesting.” age.”
Ideal. “We each put in our best, so Ideal. “You gotta let ‘em live in
each share should be the same.” order to 'em to learn.”
Bond. “The crew you’re with brings Bond. “The only true way to help
the ship home to port.” the young folk is ta lead by example. I
had my years ta figure things out.”
Flaw. “What's the harm in sharing
a nip? It’s just a wee wager. The lass Flaw. “Spare the rod and spoil the
here seem plenty clean. A little leaf child! They’re only young once after
never hurt the halfling.” all.”

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APPENDIX A: MONSTER SIDEKICKS

CREATING A NEW 
 DROOP’S MONSTER

MONSTER SIDEKICK MANUAL OF SIDEKICKS
Any monster your adventuring party encounters The following four example monster sidekicks are
has the potential become a sidekick if the taken from Droop’s Monster Manual of Sidekicks,
situation warrants. You can create new monster a collection of over fifty monsters turned into
sidekicks by following these general guidelines. playable sidekicks, available on DMsGuild.
Level. A sidekick should not overshadow
player characters of the same level. In general, a
monster can be turned into a sidekick matching a
general tier of play based on its challenge rating.
SIDEKICK LEVEL RANGE BY CHALLENGE RATING

Challenge Rating Tier of Play

<2 Levels 1 – 4

2–4 Levels 5 – 10

5–6 Levels 11 – 16

7+ Levels 17 – 20

Stat Block and Leveling. As a rule of thumb,

the stat block mostly remains the same, but some
attributes are removed to bring the sidekick’s
starting level to the bottom of its tier range. Those
attributes are then moved to appropriate level
advancements. This may include adjusting an
ability score or the monster’s proficiency bonus
(which is opaquely and not always uniformly)
applied to skills and attacks.
Abilities and Actions. Many monsters have
interesting abilities or special actions. These tend https://www.dmsguild.com/product/297618/
to be perfect candidates for the sidekick to gain as Droops-Monster-Manual-of-Sidekicks
it advances in level.
Be flavorful! Look at the monster’s descriptive
text and investigate historic lore to invent your
own abilities. Puns and wordplay are a great way
to come up with ideas for abilities to give a bland
monster. Player character class abilities, spells,
and feats can be good places to find ideas for
specific game mechanics.
Personality. A new sidekick you are
incorporating into your campaign will likely be
NPC monster with a backstory and motivations.
Ideals, bonds, and flaws can be of your own
invention or chosen from player character
backgrounds.

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DROOP GOBLIN SIDEKICK
1st-level Small humanoid (goblinoid)
Droop was the runt of the litter, and it followed Armor Class 14 (shield)
him his entire life. Hit Points 7 (2d6)
Personality. “That’s cool. You’re cool. What do Speed 30 ft.
you want me to do? Cool.” Proficiency Bonus +2
Ideal. “If I try hard enough, I’m bound to fit
in.” STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Bond. “Once I find a crew that accepts me, I’ll 8 (-1) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 8 (-1) 8 (-1)
do whatever it takes to stay in their good graces.”
Flaw. “Do you have a new best friend yet? I’ve Skills Stealth +6
been looking for someone to push me around.” Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin

GOBLIN SIDEKICKS BEYOND 1ST LEVEL

Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action
Level Hit Points New Features as a bonus action on each of its turns.

2nd 10 (3d6) Combat Initiate. The goblin gains ACTIONS

proficiency with martial melee
weapons, martial ranged weapons, Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 

Hit: 2 (1d4-1) bludgeoning damage.
and light armor. If the goblin
becomes equipped with better Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one
arms or armor, make the target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage.
appropriate adjustments to the stat
block.

3rd 14 (4d6) Second Strike. When the goblin

makes a melee weapon attack, it
can use its bonus action to make a
second attack with the same
weapon at disadvantage.

4th 17 (5d6) Ability Score Improvement. The

goblin’s Dexterity score increases to
16 (+3).

Useful. The goblin can take the

Help action as bonus action.

5th 21 (6d6) Proficiency Bonus. The goblin’s

proficiency bonus increases to +3.

Medic. The goblin gains proficiency

with the healer’s kit. When the
goblin uses a healer’s kit to stabilize
a dying creature, that creature also
regains 1 hit point.

6th 24 (7d6) Redirect Attack. When a creature

the goblin can see targets it with an
attack, the goblin can choose
another creature within 5 feet of it.
The two swap places, and the
chosen creature becomes the
target of the attack instead.

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BULLYWUG SIDEKICK
TORBIT
Torbit made some bad life choices and had to rethink his once-unshakable devotion to his master. Now
he's looking for a way to regain his former position within his tribe and is willing to do whatever it takes
to get there.
Personality. “If it's worth having, it's worth killing for.”
Ideal. “It’s a frog-eat-frog world. And that’s exactly what I intend to do.”
Bond. “I'll work with anyone...as long as it's to my advantage to do so.”
Flaw. “I have many flaws; compulsive honesty is not among them.”


BULLYWUG SIDEKICKS BEYOND 1ST LEVEL

Level Hit Points New Features

2nd 15 (3d8+2) Slippery. The bullywug can use a

bonus action to excrete a slimy
coating to its skin that confers
resistance to attempts to grapple or
restrain for 1d4 rounds.

Swamp Camouflage. The bullywug

has advantage on Dexterity
(Stealth) checks to attempt to hide
in swampy terrain.

3rd 20 (4d8+2) Thundercroak. The bullywug can

produce a painfully loud croaking
noise once per day. Each creature
BULLYWUG SIDEKICK within a 15 ft. cube originating with
1st-level Medium humanoid (bullywug) the bullywug must succeed on a
Constitution saving throw or be
Armor Class 15 (hide armor, shield)
deafened 1 minute.
Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)
Speed 30 ft. 4th 24 (5d8+2) Ability Score Improvement. The
Proficiency Bonus +2 bullywug’s Dexterity score increases
to 14 (+2) .

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Produce Toxin. The bullywug can
12 (+1) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 7 (-2) 10 (+0) 7 (-2) secrete enough toxin once per day
to coat a weapon. A creature hit
Skills Stealth +1 with such a poisoned weapon must
succeed on a DC 13 Constitution
Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
save or be poisoned for 1 hour.
Languages Common, Bullywug
5th 29 (6d8+2) Proficiency Bonus. The bullywug’s
proficiency bonus increases to +3.
Amphibious. The bullywug can breathe air and water.

Speak with Frogs and Toads. The bullywug can communicate Amphibian Intimidation. Once per
simple concepts to frogs and toads when it speaks in Bullywug. long or short rest, the bullywug can
Standing Leap. The bullywug’s long jump is up to 20 feet and its compel up to 20 Tiny or Small
high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start. amphibians to make a DC 15
Charisma check or obey its
commands.
ACTIONS
6th 33 (7d8+2) Swamp Gas. The bullywug can
Multiattack. The bullywug makes two melee attacks: one with its produce a 10 ft. radius cloud of
bite and one with its shortsword.
fetid gas that smells like a stagnant
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 swamp. Each creature that begins
(1d4+1) bludgeoning damage. its turn within the cloud must
Shortsword. Melee Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 succeed on a DC 14 Constitution
(1d6+1) piercing damage saving throw or be poisoned until
the start of its next turn.

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HARPY SIDEKICKS BEYOND 6TH LEVEL HARPY SIDEKICK
Level Hit Points New Features
SICORD
7th 41
 Expertise. The harpy’s proficiency Sicord has grown bored, sitting on cliffs, year
(8d8+10) bonus is doubled for Charisma after year, singing her songs to lure the unwary to
(Performance) checks.
her dinner table...as the main course.
8th 49
 Song of Second Chances (1/day). Personality. “There must be more to life than
(9d8+13) As a reaction, the harpy can choose
this. I need to get out more.”
to make a creature reroll one attack
roll, ability check, or saving throw Ideal. “I chatted with a bard once, before I ate
that it dislikes. The second roll must him. He was interesting. I think I want to learn to
be used. do something besides just charm people. ”
Bond. “Is it shiny? I must have it!”
9th 56
 Proficiency Bonus. The harpy’s
(10d8+16) proficiency bonus increases to +4. Flaw. “I’ll never tell my sister harpies, but
sometimes I just want a salad.” 

10th 64
 Ability Score Improvement. The
(11d8+19) harpy’s Dexterity score increases to
15 (+2). HARPY SIDEKICK
6th level Medium monstrosity
Song of Repose (1/day). The harpy
Armor Class 11
can sing a soothing song to help
revitalize its wounded allies during Hit Points 38 (7d8+7)
a short rest. If any friendly creatures Speed 20 ft., fly 40 ft.
who can hear its song regain hit Proficiency Bonus +3
points at the end of the short rest
by spending one or more Hit Dice,
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
each of those creatures regains an
extra 2d8 hit points. 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 7 (-2) 10 (+0) 13 (+1)

11th 71
 Song of Dismissal (1/day). The Skills Performance +4

(12d8+22) harpy can sing a disquieting song
Senses Passive Perception 10
to attempt to repel up to three
interlopers that it can see. If the Languages Common

targeted creatures can hear its
song, they must succeed on a DC
ACTIONS
14 Wisdom saving throw or move
away at their speed. Once per turn Multiattack. The harpy makes two attacks: one with its claws and
they can repeat the saving throw; one with its club.
success ends the effect.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
6 (2d4+1) slashing damage.

Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
3 (1d4+1) bludgeoning damage.

Luring Song. The harpy sings a magical melody. Every humanoid

and giant within 300 feet of the harpy that can hear the song must
succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the
song ends. The harpy must take a bonus action on its subsequent
turns to continue singing. It can stop singing at any time. The song
ends if the harpy is incapacitated.

While charmed by the harpy, a target is incapacitated and ignores

the songs of other harpies. If the charmed target is more than 5
feet away from the harpy, the target must move on its turn toward
the harpy by the most direct route, trying to get within 5 feet. It
doesn’t avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into
damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, and whenever it takes
damage from a source other than the harpy, the target can repeat
the saving throw. A charmed target can also repeat the saving
throw at the end of each of its turns. If the saving throw is
successful, the effect ends on it.

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 REDCAP SIDEKICK
REDCAP SIDEKICK
3rd-level Small fey M’DURHOEBO
Armor Class 13 (natural armor) This charming fellow was born out of your own
Hit Points 30 (4d6 +16) bloodlust. I guess you should feel grateful it
Speed 25 ft. views you as a role model rather than a potential
Proficiency Bonus +2 victim?
Personality. “Enough yapping, roll initiative!”
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Ideal. “Death comes for us all. I’m death. 

16 (+3) 13 (+1) 18 (+4) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 9 (-1) I showed up early.”
Bond. “I exist only by spilling fresh blood, and
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3 I’ve grown rather fond of existing.”
Senses darkvision, 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Flaw. “It feels soooo good to get out of these
Languages Common, Sylvan iron boots after a hard days’ murdering. But no
one must ever find out how ticklish my feet are.”

Steeped in Slaughter. The redcap always fights to the death,

REDCAP SIDEKICKS BEYOND 3RD LEVEL
unless magically compelled to do otherwise. 

Level Hit Points New Features
The redcap must soak its hat in fresh blood at least once every
three days or the redcap vanishes as if it had never been. 

4th 17 (5d6) Ability Score Improvement. The
If the recap is reduced to 0 hit points it does not fall unconscious,
redcap’s Strength score increases to
but immediately vanishes in the same way.
18 (+4).
Iron Boots. While moving, the redcap has disadvantage on
Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Wreckful Abandon. The redcap
Outsize Strength. While grappling, the redcap is considered to be makes all attacks at advantage,
Medium. Also, wielding a heavy weapon doesn’t impose causing all attack rolls against the
disadvantage on its attack roll. redcap to be at advantage until the
start of its next turn.
ACTIONS
5th 21 (6d6) Proficiency Bonus. The redcap’s
Wicked Sickle. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
proficiency bonus increases to +3.
target. Hit: 8 (2d4+3) bludgeoning damage.

Extra Attack. The redcap can

attack twice, instead of once,
whenever it takes the Attack action
on its turn.

6th 24 (7d6) Sickle Sweep. When the recap hits

with a wicked sickle attack, it may
choose a creature within 5 feet of
the target and within its reach and
make a single wicked sickle attack
against that creature as a bonus
action.

7th 28 (8d6) lronbound Pursuit. As an action,

the redcap moves up to its speed
to a creature it can see and kicks
with its iron boots. The target must
succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity
saving throw or take 21 (3d10+5)
bludgeoning damage and be
knocked prone.

8th 31 (9d6) Ability Score Improvement. The

redcap’s Strength score increases to
20 (+5).

Extra Attack, Again! The redcap

can attack 3 times when it takes the
Attack action on its turn.

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