Creature Reference Back to Creatures

Goblin Alchemist

Small · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

10 (3d6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Stealth +3

Languages

Common, Goblin

Actions

Shortbow

+3 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.

Shortsword

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.

Throw Vial

+3 to hit, range 20/40 ft (6.1/12.2 m). Hit: 1d6 acid damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 20/40 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) ongoing fire damage. A creature can use an action to douse the fire on a target ending all ongoing damage being dealt by alchemists fire. (You can substitute acid by altering the damage type.)

Bonus Actions

Nimble Escape

The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.

About Goblin Alchemist

Goblin Alchemist is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 10 hit points (derived from 3d6).

Goblin Alchemist has communication capabilities including Common, Goblin. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Goblin Alchemist

1 tips available

When using Goblin Alchemist in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Goblin Alchemist

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Goblin Alchemist?: Goblin Alchemist has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Goblin Alchemist?: Goblin Alchemist is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Goblin Alchemist speak?: Goblin Alchemist can communicate in Common, Goblin.