Redcap (creature)

Redcap (creature)
Stats
Level 4
STR 18 (+4) DEX 13 (+1) CON 18 (+4) INT 10 WIS 12 (+1) CHA 9 (-1)
Race	Redcap
Type	Fey
HP	45; 58TTactician
AC	14
Movement Speed	9m / 30ft
Size	Small
Weight	35kg
Proficiency Bonus	+2
Initiative	+1
Passive features
Darkvision  Opportunity Attack  Multiattack: Bloodlust  Steeped in Slaughter
Character information
Location	Sunlit Wetlands
Allies	Other Redcaps. Auntie Ethel.
Experience on kill	40

This page is for the creature. For the Redcap race, see Redcap.

Redcaps are a type of Fey creature found in the Sunlit Wetlands during Act One, being in the service of Auntie Ethel. Small, homicidal creatures born of bloodlust, they have to keep their caps steeped in blood to survive.

Initially they aren't hostile, pretending to be sheep if you have or not overcome the illusion of the wetlands. However, if Ethel is made hostile in any way, they will become hostile when next encountered. Early on, they can prove to be quite difficult foes because of their high health, attack and damage.

Attacks and Actions

•  Main Hand Attack - Sickle
•  Multiattack - Can only be used when under the effect of  Bloodlust
•  Ironbound Pursuit
  • A successful DC 14  Dexterity saving throw fully prevents damage.

Loot

• Bonecap
• Wispweed

Tactics

Redcaps are quite dangerous enemies to cross early into Act One, since they have quite high Strength and Hit Points. They will likely be given Bloodlust from a Blood Sage, allowing them to use a powerful three strike Multiattack. They also have a devastating dropkick that can knock enemies down as well. They also will gain Advantage against anyone who is bleeding, which the Blood Sages can cause.

While powerful combatants, they are quite lacking resisting most spells or abilities that target Dexterity, Intelligence or Wisdom. Attacking them from range also works well, since they have to move through the Difficult Terrain of the swamp to reach you.

Companion approval

• Bleat at a redcap  +1  +1  +1
  • Bleat at a redap a second time  +1  +1  +1

Gallery

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  Early Access appearance