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Goblin Shieldbearer

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

Shield Wall

The goblin and a goblin within 5 feet of it gain three-quarters cover.

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.

Bonus Actions

Nimble Escape

The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.

About Goblin Shieldbearer

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

GM Tips: Using Goblin Shieldbearer

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Goblin Shieldbearer

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area 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 Shieldbearer?: Goblin Shieldbearer has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Goblin Shieldbearer?: Goblin Shieldbearer is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Goblin Shieldbearer speak?: Goblin Shieldbearer can communicate in Common, Goblin.