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{{5epointer|Varied|sources=OotA, MToF, MotM}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Duergar Kavalrachni 
|sorttext=
|refs=<ref name="oota.226">{{Cite Pub|Out of the Abyss|pages=226}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="mtof.188189">{{Cite Pub|Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes|pages=189-189}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="motm.107">{{Cite Pub|Monsters of the Multiverse|pages=107}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="srd5base">The {{5ep|Duergar Common|Duergar}} from the {{pub|SRD-OGL v5.1}} (Licensed: [[OGL]])</ref> <ref name="varalign">Note: The {{pub|MotM}} variant is "Any Alignment", while the {{pub|OotA}} & {{pub|MToF}} versions are {{SRD5|Lawful Evil}}.</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Humanoid 
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Dwarf, Duergar 
|align=Any Alignment
|ac=16 
|acfluff={{srd5lc|Scale Mail}}, {{srd5lc|Shield}} 
|hp=26 
|hd=4d8+8 
|speed=25 ft.
|str=14
|dex=11
|con=14
|int=11
|wis=10
|cha=9
|saves= 
|skills= 
|damageresistances={{srd5lc|Poison}} 
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{SRD5|Darkvision}} 120 ft. 
|perception=10 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{5elang|Dwarvish}}, {{5elang|Undercommon}} 
|languagelist=Dwarvish, Undercommon 
|habitat=Mountain, Underdark
|cr=2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary={{5ep|Duergar}} Cavalry

|feature1=Cavalry Training
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=

|feature2=Duergar Resilience
|flimit2=
|fdesc2={{SRD5trait}} <ref name="varres">{{iplink|Duergar Resilience}} of the {{pub|MotM}} wording is different.</ref> The duergar has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}s against {{srd5lc|poison}}, {{srd5lc|Spell}}s, and {{srd5lc|Illusion}}s, as well as to resist bring {{srd5lc|Charmed}} or {{srd5lc|Paralyzed}}.

|feature3=Sunlight Sensitivity
|flimit3=
|fdesc3={{SRD5trait}} While in sunlight, the duergar has {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}} on {{srd5lc|Attack Roll}}s, as well as on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

|action1=Enlarge
|alimit1={{pub|OotA}} Only, {{SRD5|Recharge}}s after a {{SRD5|Short Rest|Short}} or {{SRD5|Long Rest}}
|adesc1={{SRD5trait}} For 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}, the duergar magically increases in {{srd5lc|Size}}, along with anything it is wearing or carrying. While enlarged, the duergar is {{srd5lc|Large}}, doubles its damage dice on Strength-based weapon attacks (included in the attacks), and makes {{SRD5|Strength}} checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available.

|action2=War Pick
|alimit2=
|adesc2=<ref name="varpick">The {{pub|MToF}} & {{pub|MotM}} variants of the {{iplink|War Pick}} action do not have the {{iplink|Enlarge}}d damage, but do add {{srd5lc|Poison}} damage.</ref> {{SRD5trait}} ''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 6 (1d8+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage, or 11 (2d8+2) piercing damage while ''enlarged''.

|action3=Heavy Crossbow
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''{{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}''

|action4=Invisibility
|alimit4=Recharges after a {{5e Rest|y}}
|adesc4=<ref name="varinvis">The {{iplink|Invisibility}} trait is called ''Shared Invisibility'' in the {{pub|MToF}} & {{pub|MotM}} versions and includes its mount (if it is a {{5ep|Female Steeder}}).</ref> {{SRD5trait}} The duergar magically turns {{srd5lc|Invisible}} until it attacks, casts a spell, or uses its Enlarge, or until its {{srd5lc|Concentration}} is broken, up to 1 hour (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it.
}}
'''Unofficial Description:''' {{5ep|Duergar}} Cavalry.

==Related Articles==
* {{5ep|Female Steeder}}

==Sources and Notes==
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:* Note: The duergar kavalrachni has the same statistics as the {{srd5lc|Duergar}} in the [[SRD5]], except {{SRD5|CR}} and it has the {{iplink|Cavalry Training}} feature and {{iplink|Heavy Crossbow}} action. {{5e Footer|Humanoid}}
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Alignment	Any Alignment +
Author	Varied +, OotA +, MToF + and MotM +
CRval	2 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	2 +
Creature Name	Duergar Kavalrachni +
Experience Points	450 +
Features	Cavalry Training +, Duergar Resilience +, Sunlight Sensitivity +, Enlarge +, War Pick +, Heavy Crossbow + and Invisibility +
Habitat	Mountain + and Underdark +
Hit Dice	4d8+8 +
Hit Points	26 +
Name	Duergar Kavalrachni +
Publication	Varied +, OotA +, MToF + and MotM +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Duergar Kavalrachni 5e +
Subtype	Dwarf + and Duergar +
Summary	Duergar Cavalry +
Type	Humanoid +