D&D 5E Best low level glass cannons...

[trentonjoe]

Sorry if this has been asked before but my initial search came up empty.

I am looking for some glass cannons (high damage, low ac and hp) monsters tonight for some real quick encounters. The parts is 3-5th level so thinking CR 1-2.
I already have some quickling hijinks planned!

 

[Eltab]

The Crag Cat as written in Frostmaiden has a 'spell mirror' ability: if the Cat makes a save vs magic, the spell you shot at it returns and zaps you ! If you have a DPR King Contestant mage, the Cat can be a glass cannon just for him - but be taken down by the Fighter / Barbarian / Rogue.

 

[Mort]

Intellect Devourers only have 12 HPs (though they have damage resistance vs. nonmagical weapons). Other than the low HPs, they are very, very nasty for a CR 2.

 

[UngeheuerLich]

Goblins.

 

[tinaharper]

the wizard and sorcerer class may be. i found this article on this very topic, perhaps it can help shed some light on the matter. at eduhelphub check out some of my fresh content that i post

 

[Stalker0]

Intellect Devourers only have 12 HPs (though they have damage resistance vs. nonmagical weapons). Other than the low HPs, they are very, very nasty for a CR 2.

Its one of those monsters that remain scary all the way to like 8th or 9th level!

 

[Horwath]

Scout, MM, pg 349, fits the glass cannon for low level,
CR 1/2, two attacks with +4 bonus, 1d8+2 damage at 150ft. Also excellent ambusher with it's skill sets.