Pirate Admiral in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Monster Manual (5.5e), 2025
Pirate Admiral CR: 12
STR
14 +2
DEX
22 +6
CON
14 +2
INT
12 +1
WIS
14 +2
CHA
19 +4
Acrobatics +10, Athletics +6, Perception +6
Passive Perception 16
Actions
Multiattack. The pirate makes three attacks, using Scimitar or Pistol in any combination.
Scimitar. Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage, and the target suffers one of the following effects of the pirate's choice:
- Awestruck. The target has the Charmed condition until the start of the pirate's next turn.
- Poison. The target has the Poisoned condition until the start of the pirate's next turn.
Pistol. Ranged Attack Roll: +10, range 30/90 ft, one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) Piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Rally (1/Day). The pirate chooses up to three other creatures it can see within 30 feet. Until the start of the pirate's next turn, the targets have Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws.
Reactions
Defensive Stance. Trigger: The pirate is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The pirate adds 4 to its AC against melee attack rolls (including the triggering attack) until the start of its next turn, possibly causing the attacks to miss.
Suggested Environments
Any climate; Aquatic, coastal, & urban
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