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Drow

Drow 5e reference with CR 1/4, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 1/4HumanoidStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

Dark elves with obsidian‑black skin, white or silver hair, and slender, graceful physiques. Their eyes range from red to purple, and they wear finely crafted armor and spider‑themed jewelry.

Quick 5e Answer

Drow CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Drow is a CR 1/4 humanoid for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 15, HP 13 (3d8), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR1/4
TypeHumanoid
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC15
HP13 (3d8)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Drow

Medium, Humanoid (Elf), Neutral Evil

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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class15
Hit Points13 (3d8)
Challenge1/4 • 50 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
Skills
Stealth +4, Perception +2
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Passive Perception
12
Languages
Elvish, Undercommon
STR10+0
DEX14+2
CON10+0
INT11+0
WIS11+0
CHA12+1

Traits

Fey Ancestry

The drow has Advantage on saving throws against being Charmed, and magic can't put it to sleep.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the drow has Disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Shortsword

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage.

Hand Crossbow

Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or have the Poisoned condition for 1 hour. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target also has the Unconscious condition while Poisoned this way.

Spellcasting

The drow casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability: At Will: Dancing Lights. 1/Day Each: Darkness, Faerie Fire.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (“SRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Underdark

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Drow Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Drow 5e reference: CR 1/4 humanoid, AC 15, HP 13 (3d8), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Underdark. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Drow into a focused hunt.

Using Drow in play

Drow can be used in Underdark when you want a CR 1/4 humanoid that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Drow works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Drow useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Underdark.
  • Works as a CR 1/4 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Drow as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Drow 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Drow in D&D 5e?

Drow is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 1/4 humanoid.

What type of monster is Drow?

Drow is listed as a humanoid.

Does Drow have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Drow?

Yes. This page links to Drow token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.