Dungeons & Dragons Kobold Marauder Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Kobold Marauder.

This model was created by Ella´s Arcanum who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

The Kobold Marauder represents the most dangerous evolution of kobold behavior: no longer a scavenger lurking at the edges of conflict, but an aggressive raider who thrives in close combat. This figure captures a moment of explosive violence, poised mid-lunge with weapon drawn and claws spread, embodying speed, ferocity, and reckless confidence.

The pose is wide and predatory, with a low center of gravity that suggests sudden movement and ambush tactics. One arm swings a curved blade in a vicious arc, ideal for slashing strikes in tight tunnels or forest choke points, while the other reaches outward to balance, grab, or rake at a nearby foe. The marauder’s tail and crouched stance reinforce its animalistic agility, making the miniature feel alive and in motion rather than static.

Armor and gear are minimal but brutal. Studded leather straps, rough bindings, and torn cloth emphasize function over protection, designed to keep the kobold fast rather than safe. Every surface—scales, fabric, and weapon—shows texture that implies constant skirmishes and little concern for longevity. This is a creature that expects either victory or death, with no plan beyond the next strike.

Narratively, the Kobold Marauder works well as a frontline shock unit or pack leader among lesser kobolds. It might spearhead tunnel raids, harass caravans, or act as the visible threat that distracts adventurers while traps and reinforcements close in. Its presence signals escalation: where marauders appear, the encounter is no longer about nuisance enemies but coordinated violence.

As a miniature, the Kobold Marauder brings urgency and aggression to the tabletop. It complements other kobold roles—archers, looters, and mages—by filling the role of close-quarters terror. More than a simple monster, it tells the story of a creature that has learned one brutal lesson well: survival belongs to the bold, the fast, and the merciless.

23.44mm tall at 32mm scale.