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Goblin Warlock

Small · Humanoid · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

21 (6d6)

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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

Arcana +3 Intimidation +4 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Goblin

Actions

Clinging Illusion

The warlock creates a magical illusion of an unmoving Medium or smaller object in a space it can see within 30 feet. The illusion can hide a smaller object in the same space. The illusion lasts 24 hours until a creature touches it or until the warlock uses Clinging Illusion again. A creature can take an action to make a DC 12 Investigation check to disbelieve the illusion. On a success the illusion appears transparent to the creature.

Dagger

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Silver Fire

+4 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 2d6 fire damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) fire damage and 7 (2d6) ongoing fire damage. A creature can use an action to douse the fire on a target ending the ongoing damage.

Reactions

Quick Switch

When the warlock is hit by an attack, it magically teleports, switching places with a goblin ally within 30 feet. The goblin ally is hit by the triggering attack and suffers its effects.

About Goblin Warlock

Goblin Warlock 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 15 and possesses 21 hit points (derived from 6d6).

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

GM Tips: Using Goblin Warlock

1 tips available

When using Goblin Warlock 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 Warlock

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