Creature Instance
list: API endpoint for returning a list of creatures.
retrieve: API endpoint for returning a particular creature.
GET /v2/creatures/bfrd_hobgoblin-commander/?format=api
{ "url": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/creatures/bfrd_hobgoblin-commander/?format=api", "key": "bfrd_hobgoblin-commander", "name": "Hobgoblin Commander", "document": { "name": "Black Flag SRD", "key": "bfrd", "display_name": "Black Flag SRD", "publisher": { "name": "Kobold Press", "key": "kobold-press", "url": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/publishers/kobold-press/?format=api" }, "gamesystem": { "name": "5th Edition 2014", "key": "5e-2014", "url": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/gamesystems/5e-2014/?format=api" }, "permalink": "https://koboldpress.com/black-flag-reference-document/" }, "type": { "name": "Humanoid", "key": "humanoid", "url": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/creaturetypes/humanoid/?format=api" }, "size": { "name": "Medium", "key": "medium", "url": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/sizes/medium/?format=api" }, "challenge_rating_decimal": "3.000", "challenge_rating_text": "3", "proficiency_bonus": null, "speed": { "walk": 30.0, "unit": "feet" }, "speed_all": { "unit": "feet", "walk": 30.0, "crawl": 15.0, "hover": false, "fly": 0.0, "burrow": 0.0, "climb": 15.0, "swim": 15.0 }, "category": "Monsters", "subcategory": null, "alignment": "chaotic evil", "languages": { "as_string": "Common,Goblin", "data": [ { "name": "Common", "key": "common", "url": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/languages/common/?format=api", "desc": "Typical speakers are Humans." }, { "name": "Goblin", "key": "goblin", "url": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/languages/goblin/?format=api", "desc": "Typical speakers are goblinoids." } ] }, "armor_class": 17, "armor_detail": "half plate", "hit_points": 72, "hit_dice": null, "experience_points": 700, "ability_scores": { "strength": 14, "dexterity": 14, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 12, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 14 }, "modifiers": { "strength": 2, "dexterity": 2, "constitution": 2, "intelligence": 1, "wisdom": 0, "charisma": 2 }, "initiative_bonus": 2, "saving_throws": { "strength": 2, "dexterity": 2, "constitution": 2, "intelligence": 1, "wisdom": 0, "charisma": 2 }, "saving_throws_all": { "strength": 2, "dexterity": 2, "constitution": 2, "intelligence": 1, "wisdom": 0, "charisma": 2 }, "skill_bonuses": {}, "skill_bonuses_all": { "acrobatics": 2, "animal_handling": 0, "arcana": 1, "athletics": 2, "deception": 2, "history": 1, "insight": 0, "intimidation": 2, "investigation": 1, "medicine": 0, "nature": 1, "perception": 0, "performance": 2, "persuasion": 2, "religion": 1, "sleight_of_hand": 2, "stealth": 2, "survival": 0 }, "passive_perception": 10, "resistances_and_immunities": { "damage_immunities_display": "", "damage_immunities": [], "damage_resistances_display": "charmed,frightened", "damage_resistances": [], "damage_vulnerabilities_display": "", "damage_vulnerabilities": [], "condition_immunities_display": "", "condition_immunities": [] }, "normal_sight_range": 10560.0, "darkvision_range": 60.0, "blindsight_range": null, "tremorsense_range": null, "truesight_range": null, "actions": [ { "name": "Greatsword", "desc": "_Melee Weapon Attack:_ +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 9 (2d6+2) slashing damage.", "attacks": [ { "name": "Greatsword attack", "attack_type": "WEAPON", "to_hit_mod": 4, "reach": 5.0, "range": null, "long_range": null, "target_creature_only": false, "damage_die_count": 2, "damage_die_type": "D6", "damage_bonus": 2, "damage_type": null, "extra_damage_die_count": null, "extra_damage_die_type": null, "extra_damage_bonus": null, "extra_damage_type": { "name": "Slashing", "key": "slashing", "url": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/damagetypes/slashing/?format=api" }, "distance_unit": "feet" } ], "action_type": "ACTION", "order_in_statblock": 1, "legendary_action_cost": null, "limited_to_form": null, "usage_limits": null }, { "name": "Longbow", "desc": "_Ranged Weapon Attack:_ +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 6 (1d8+2) piercing damage.", "attacks": [ { "name": "Longbow attack", "attack_type": "WEAPON", "to_hit_mod": 4, "reach": null, "range": 150.0, "long_range": 600.0, "target_creature_only": false, "damage_die_count": 1, "damage_die_type": "D8", "damage_bonus": 2, "damage_type": null, "extra_damage_die_count": null, "extra_damage_die_type": null, "extra_damage_bonus": null, "extra_damage_type": { "name": "Piercing", "key": "piercing", "url": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v2/damagetypes/piercing/?format=api" }, "distance_unit": "feet" } ], "action_type": "ACTION", "order_in_statblock": 2, "legendary_action_cost": null, "limited_to_form": null, "usage_limits": null }, { "name": "Martial Tactics", "desc": "The hobgoblin commander employs one of the following tactics:\n- **Emboldening Shout.** One friendly creature within 30 feet of the hobgoblin commander that it can see gains 7 (2d6) temporary HP until the start of the commander's next turn.\n- **Pressing Advance.** The commander moves up to half its speed and commands one friendly creature it can see within 30 feet of it to also move. The target can use its reaction to move up to half its speed in the direction of the commander's choosing. This movement for both creatures is unaffected by difficult terrain and doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.", "attacks": [], "action_type": "BONUS_ACTION", "order_in_statblock": 0, "legendary_action_cost": null, "limited_to_form": null, "usage_limits": null }, { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The hobgoblin commander makes three Greatsword or Longbow attacks.", "attacks": [], "action_type": "ACTION", "order_in_statblock": 0, "legendary_action_cost": null, "limited_to_form": null, "usage_limits": null } ], "traits": [ { "name": "Unshakable Command", "desc": "Each friendly creature within 30 feet of the hobgoblin commander can't be charmed or frightened while the commander isn't incapacitated." } ], "creaturesets": [], "environments": [] }