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Goblin Boss

Small · Humanoid · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

24 (7d6)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

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 11

Skills

Intimidation +3 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Goblin

Actions

Command Minions

Up to 3 goblins within 30 feet that can hear or see it use their reactions to make a single melee attack each.

Multiattack

The goblin attacks twice with its scimitar.

Scimitar

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Shortbow

+4 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Nimble Escape

The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.

About Goblin Boss

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 24 hit points (derived from 7d6).

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

GM Tips: Using Goblin Boss

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Goblin Boss

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Boss?: Goblin Boss has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Goblin Boss?: Goblin Boss is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Goblin Boss speak?: Goblin Boss can communicate in Common, Goblin.