Redcap (creature)

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

Small Fey
Level 4 Redcap
Stats
Armour Class	14
Hit points	45 (Balanced) 58 (Tactician)
Movement speed	9 m (30 ft)
Weight	35 kg ( lb)
Initiative	+1
Ability scores
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 18 (+4) 13 (+1) 18 (+4) 10 (0) 12 (+1) 9 (-1)
Proficiency bonus	+2
Saving throws	Str +4 Dex +1 Con +4 Int 0 Wis +1 Cha -1
Features
Darkvision	Can see in the dark up to 12m.
Opportunity Attack	Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Multiattack: Bloodlust	Can Multiattack while under the effects of Bloodlust.
Steeped in Slaughter	Advantage on Attack Rolls made against Bleeding foes.

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 abilities

•  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
• 40 exp

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.

Redcap characters

• Boaal

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• Jatlo

Redcap enemy variants

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• Tipplesome Patron

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