Small beast (animal), unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 3 (1d6)
Speed 40 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (-1) | 15 (+2) | 11 (+0) | 3 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 6 (-2) |
Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Hit and Run (suggested). The jackal can leap 10 feet forward and make an attack with its bite. If the attack with the bite misses the target, the jackal can take a dash action as a bonus action and withdraw of 10 feet.
Keen Hearing and Smell. The jackal has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Pack Tactics. The jackal has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the jackal’s allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
ACTIONS
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4 – 1) piercing damage.
DESCRIPTION
A jackal is a small, dog-like creature that lives in packs and hunts for prey. Jackals have brown fur, pointed ears, and long tails. They are often mistaken for coyotes or wolves, but they are smaller and more agile. Jackals are intelligent enough to communicate with each other using barks, yelps, and howls. They are also adept at scavenging and stealing food from other creatures.
COMBAT
Jackals are not very strong or brave, but they can be fierce when they are hungry or threatened. They rely on their keen senses of hearing and smell to locate their prey and avoid danger. Jackals use their pack tactics to gain an advantage over their enemies, surrounding them and attacking from different directions. Jackals can bite with their sharp teeth, inflicting piercing damage.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
Jackals are found in various environments, such as deserts, grasslands, and forests. They prefer warm climates and avoid cold regions. Jackals are social animals that form packs of up to 20 members. The pack is led by an alpha pair, usually a male and a female, who mate for life and have the most authority. The pack works together to hunt, defend their territory, and raise their young. Jackals are mostly nocturnal, sleeping during the day and being active at night.
ECOLOGY
Jackals are omnivorous, meaning they eat both meat and plants. They feed on small animals, such as rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects, as well as fruits, berries, roots, and carrion. Jackals are opportunistic feeders, meaning they will eat whatever they can find or steal. Jackals are preyed upon by larger predators, such as lions, hyenas, leopards, and crocodiles. Jackals have a lifespan of about 10 years in the wild.