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• Thug
  created: 2026-03-09T12:15:33.847-04:00
  modified: 2026-03-09T12:15:33.847-04:00
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• ttrpg-cli/monster/cr/1-2
• ttrpg-cli/monster/environment/urban
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Thug

Source: Monster Manual p. 350. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules (2014)

Thugs are ruthless enforcers skilled at intimidation and violence. They work for money and have few scruples.

title: Thug
![](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/token/thug.webp#token)
*Medium humanoid (any race), Any Non-Good alignment*
 
- **Armor Class** 11 ([leather armor](Mechanics/CLI/items/leather-armor-xphb.md))
- **Hit Points** 32 (`5d8 + 10`) 
- **Speed** 30 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|15 (+2)|11 (+0)|14 (+2)|10 (+0)|10 (+0)|11 (+0)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** [Intimidation](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Intimidation) +2
- **Senses** passive Perception 10
- **Gear** [heavy crossbow](Mechanics/CLI/items/heavy-crossbow-xphb.md), [mace](Mechanics/CLI/items/mace-xphb.md)
- **Languages** any one language (usually Common)
- **Challenge** 1/2
 
## Traits
 
***Pack Tactics.*** The thug has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the thug's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't [incapacitated](Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Incapacitated).
 
## Actions
 
***Multiattack.*** The thug makes two melee attacks.
 
***Mace.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* `+4` to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. *Hit:* 5 (`1d6 + 2`) bludgeoning damage.
 
***Heavy Crossbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* `+2` to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (`1d10`) piercing damage.

Environment

urban