B1 Battle Droid

B1 Battle Droid droid enemy for SWURPG B1 Battle Droids are the most common combat automatons in galactic history, mass-produced by the Separatists to serve as disposable frontline infantry. Tall, thin, and lightly armored, B1s are designed to overwhelm enemies through numbers rather than durability. Individually unimpressive, they become dangerous when deployed in coordinated squads, firing in volleys and advancing under centralized control.

In SWURPG encounters, B1 Battle Droids exist to establish battlefield pressure. They fill corridors, guard choke points, man firing lines, and force heroes to manage action economy rather than duel single powerful foes. Their presence communicates scale — a facility worth protecting, a war zone still active, or a force willing to spend lives it doesn’t value.

Narratively, B1s are as much environmental hazards as enemies. Their chatter, rigid movements, and occasional tactical errors create tonal flexibility: they can be threatening, darkly comedic, or both. When deployed correctly, B1s make players feel capable and heroic — cutting through ranks of disposable enemies — while still punishing recklessness through concentrated fire.

Droid encounters in SWURPG should feel different than “people with blasters.” Droids are built for directives: deny access, neutralize intruders, guard the objective, isolate a target, or hold a corridor until reinforcements arrive. Run B1 Battle Droid like a machine with a job — and make the battlefield part of that job: alarms, doors, cameras, lockdown phases, and patrol loops.

Recommended Level Range: 1-2 | Difficulty Rating (DR): 0.5

B1 Battle Droid Stat Block (SWURPG)

B1 Battle Droid

Difficulty Rating (DR): 0.5
Type (Size): Droid (Medium)

Initiative: +2
AC: 12 (B1 Composite Chassis (light combat plating))
HP: 5 (1d8)
Speed: 30 ft.

Shields: Recharge: none

Attributes:
STR 10 (+0), DEX 10 (+0), INT 8 (-1), WIS 10 (+0), CHA 8 (-1)

Saves: DEX +2, WIS +2

Skills: Perception +2, Knowledge: Tactics +1

Languages: Binary, Basic

Traits:
Ion Vulnerability. The B1 battle droid has Vulnerability to ion damage. If it takes any ion damage, it must succeed on a DC 11 WIS saving throw or become Disabled (incapacitated, speed 0) until the end of its next turn.
Networked Unit. If at least one allied droid is within 30 feet, the B1 battle droid gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls.
Expendable Frame. The B1 battle droid has Disadvantage on saving throws against effects that cause it to be Frightened, Shaken, or Forced to Retreat, as its tactical routines degrade under pressure.

Actions:
E-5 Blaster Rifle (Ranged Weapon Attack) : +2 to hit, range/reach 80 ft, one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) energy damage

B1 Battle Droid in Play

B1 Battle Droids fight in groups and rely on overlapping fields of fire. They advance cautiously, taking simple cover when available, and prioritize firing over repositioning. Lone B1s are ineffective, but squads become dangerous once they establish a firing line or control a narrow approach.

At the table, B1s should act decisively but predictably. They follow orders, respond to simple commands, and rarely improvise unless directed by a commander unit. Use them to apply steady pressure rather than burst damage, and don’t be afraid to let heroes drop multiple droids quickly — the threat comes from how many are left standing, not how long each one survives.

Adventure Hooks Featuring B1 Battle Droid

Dormant Battalion: An abandoned Separatist facility reactivates after a power surge, waking dozens of B1 Battle Droids that still believe the war is ongoing.
Endless Patrol: A trade route is plagued by B1 patrols operating on an outdated directive. Shutting them down requires locating the long-lost command node still issuing orders.
Manufacturing Line: The party infiltrates a droid foundry where partially assembled B1 units activate mid-production, turning the factory floor into a chaotic battlefield.
Outdated Orders: A squad of B1s continues enforcing a ceasefire line from decades ago, detaining anyone who crosses it — including the party.
False Flag Assault: B1 Battle Droids attack a settlement, but evidence suggests they were reprogrammed to frame a rival faction and provoke open conflict.

To explore more droid threats, return to the Battle Droids & Security Units index and expand your roster with additional patrol units, assassin frames, enforcer models, and facility guardians.