Bandit Crime Lord

Small or Medium Humanoid, Neutral

STR
10 (+0)
DEX
20 (+5)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
15 (+2)
Evasion.

If the bandit is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the bandit instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the save and only half damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it has the Incapacitated condition.

Actions

Multiattack.

The bandit makes three attacks, using Scimitar or Pistol in any combination.

Scimitar.

Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.

Pistol.

Ranged Attack Roll: +9, range 30/90 ft. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.

Bonus Actions

Deadly Aim.

The bandit gives itself Advantage on the next attack roll it makes during the current turn. If that attack hits, the target takes an extra 28 (8d6) Poison damage.

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Bandit Crime Lord

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 28 - Licenses and attribution