5e D&D Combat Encounters - Swamp

Combat Encounters include creature groups, hazards and lone npcs. Maybe a lost lizardfolk, a forest fire or a talkative druid
The mists of the swamp hide many things, from the ruins of civilisations to shifting currents. Frogs and reptiles of all kind are found here, living alongside lizardfolk and snake-like abominations.

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combatfrog

1 Giant Toad

At a body hanging from a scaffold (close by is a gloomy statue)
They are following a light
In a fight they attack whoever is largest
Possibly... during the fight two combatants lock weapons in melee and become so close they start grappling
Difficulty... 200 Medium

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6 Stirges

At an area of shallow water (the birds and animals have gone quiet)
They are following a light
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... they have a musical instrument - drum
Difficulty... 300 Hard

combatriver

2 Giant Frogs from a nearby water source

At a crossing of stepping stones over an overgrown stream (it is blessed by a power of air)
They are marked by a deity of life
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Possibly... they have a Weapon +1 - sling
Difficulty... 150.0 Easy

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3 Scouts

At a grove of twisted trees (it is associated with crocodiles)
They are stuck in mud
In a fight they attempt hit and run tactics
Possibly... they have 1d3 antitoxins
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

combatspider

A group of spiders

2 Swarms of Spiders (Monster Manual p.338)
1 Giant Wolf Spider

At a muddy island (the area is in an area affected by a mirage arcana)
They are harassed by insects
In a fight they attempt to attack from hiding
Possibly... they have a Scroll of Protection - Beasts
Difficulty... 500 Deadly

combatseelie

A group of fey

1 Dryad
1 Satyr

At an area of mossy fallen trees (close by is a vent of flammable marsh gas)
They are investigating ruins
In a fight they run and hide if things go badly
Possibly... they have a Potion of Gaseous Form
Difficulty... 450.0 Deadly

combatspider

A group of spiders

1 Swarm of Spiders (Monster Manual p.338)
1 Giant Wolf Spider
1 Giant Spider

At a sluggish brook (close to an area of flooded moss)
They are adapted to the water (swim speed and can breathe underwater)
In a fight they attempt to attack from hiding
Possibly... during the fight opportunist(s) tries to steal mounts/backpacks or other loose equipment
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

combatvermin

1 Swarm of Insects

At a field of mud flats (someone has left a necklace of crocodile teeth)
They are harassed by insects
In a fight they relentlessly attack one target
Possibly... during the fight the next suitable spell works but has an unusual side effect
Difficulty... 100 Easy

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A group of kobolds

3 Kobolds led by one named Miska
1 Winged Kobold (Monster Manual p.195)
3 Giant Bats

At a deep pond with many frogs (there is a scent of incense lingering in the air)
They are on a raft
In a fight they quickly retreat and try attacking again from range
Difficulty... 687.5 Deadly

combatzombie

A pack of zombies

1 Ogre Zombie
1 Zombie

At a covered depression (there is a rainbow)
They are are looking for a new home or lair
In a fight they work together to focus on foes with expensive looking gear
Possibly... they have a poisoner's kit
Difficulty... 750.0 Deadly