Redcap (creature)

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

Redcaps are a type of Fey creature in the service of  Auntie Ethel. They are in the Sunlit Wetlands during Act One. Small, homicidal creatures born of bloodlust, they must keep their caps steeped in blood to survive.

They are not initially hostile, as they pretend to be sheep if the party does not overcome the illusion of the wetlands. However, they become hostile if Ethel does.

Combat

Attacks and actions

 Ironbound Pursuit ()

Damage: 7~28

3d8 + 4⁠Bludgeoning

Launch a flying kick that pushes the target back 2 m / 7 ft and knocks it  Prone.

 DEX Save

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Sickle (Redcap)

Damage: 6~12

2d4 + 4⁠Slashing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

Only usable while under the effect of  Bloodlust:

 Multiattack ()

Damage

Normal weapon damage

+ Normal weapon damage

+ Normal weapon damage

Aim multiple attacks at a target

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Recharge: Per turn

Tactics

Redcaps are dangerous enemies to cross early in Act One due to their high Strength and Hit Points. They will likely receive Bloodlust from a Blood Sage, allowing them to Multiattack. Their dropkick knocks enemies down and they gain Advantage against bleeding foes, which can be caused by Blood Sages.

While powerful combatants, they lack resistance to most spells and abilities that target Dexterity, Intelligence, and Wisdom. Ranged attacks work well against them because they typically must traverse Difficult Terrain to reach the party.

Notable loot

• Bonecap
• Wispweed

Companion approval

• Bleat at a redcap  +1  +1  +1
  • Bleat at a redcap a second time  +1  +1  +1

Gallery

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  Render by Nikolai Chugunov
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  Concept art by Jane Katsubo