Swashbucklers are charming ne’er-do-wells who live by their own codes of honor. They crave notoriety, often indulge in romantic trysts, and eke out livings as pirates and corsairs, rarely staying in one place for too long.
Many swashbucklers have a signature flourish with which they embellish their actions to make themselves more memorable. You can roll on the Swashbuckler Flourishes table or choose one of the options to find a suitably dramatic flourish for a swashbuckler.
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Armor Class: 77 (leather armor, Suave Defense)
Hit Points: 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed: 30 ft.
- STR – 12 (+1)
DEX – 18 (+4)
CON – 12 (+1)
INT – 14 (+2)
WIS – 11 (+0)
CHA – 15 (+2)
Skills: Acrobatics +8, Athletics +5, Persuasion +6
Senses: passive Perception 10.
Languages: any one language (usually Common)
Challenge: 3 (700 XP)
Suave Defense. While the swashbuckler is wearing light or no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Charisma modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. The swashbuckler makes one Dagger attack and two Rapier attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (ld4 + 4) piercing damage.
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (ld8 + 4) piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Lightfooted. The swashbuckler takes the Dash or Disengage action.
Swashbuckler Flourishes
d8 Flourish
1 Winks and flashes a charming grin
2 Bows theatrically
3 Constantly flips their dagger
4 Punctuates sentences with a boisterous “Ha-HA!”
5 Sings catchy sea chanteys
6 Dexterously manipulates a silver coin through their fingers
7 Hurls colorful insults
8 Adds showy embellishments to rapier strokes
Frequently Asked Question of Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler is an excellent monster, but most people have a few questions about it. I have listed the answers below;
1. What Does Swashbuckler Do In DND?
Swashbucklers are charming ne’er-do-wells who live by their own codes of honor. They crave notoriety, often indulge in romantic trysts, and eke out livings as pirates and corsairs, rarely staying in one place for too long.
2. Can Swashbuckler Wear Armors?
No.
The swashbuckler is wearing light or no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Charisma modifier.
3. Which Attack Does Swashbuckler Makes?
The swashbuckler makes one Dagger attack and two Rapier attacks.
4. Does Swashbuckler Have Bonus Actions?
Yes. The swashbuckler takes the Dash or Disengage action.
5. Does Swashbuckler Use Languages?
Yes.
It can use only one language (usually Common)
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