Can Monsters use Second Wind?

[Stalker0]

It mentions in the books that npcs have 1 healing surge normally. Does that mean they can second wind? While it might not matter in many cases, for a solo that could be a huge chunk of hitpoints they get back.

 

[(Psi)SeveredHead]

It mentions in the books that npcs have 1 healing surge normally. Does that mean they can second wind? While it might not matter in many cases, for a solo that could be a huge chunk of hitpoints they get back.

No, they normally cannot. They get healing surges, but can't use them by themselves.

Only classed NPCs get Second Wind.

Incidentally, a battle with one NPC cleric and a pair of elites or a solo would be really frustrating for the players. I suppose this is why there are few monsters with healing abilities in the game.

 

[spinmd]

They can't use second wind unless it says in their description (like the death knight), but they could use a healing surge for a potion of healing, or it they somehow got out of combat with the PCs, they could use their healing surges on a short rest.