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Hobgoblin Captain

Medium · Humanoid · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

52 (8d8+16)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

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 13

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Wisdom +3

Skills

Athletics +5 Intimidation +4 Perception +3

Languages

Common, Goblin

Traits

Formation Movement

If the hobgoblin begins its turn within 5 feet of an ally that is not incapacitated, its movement doesnt provoke opportunity attacks.

Actions

Greatsword

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Javelin

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

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The hobgoblin attacks twice with its greatsword.

Officers Command

1/day

The hobgoblin inspires creatures of its choice within 30 feet that can hear and understand it and that have a Challenge Rating of 2 or lower. For the next minute inspired creatures gain an expertise die on attack rolls and saving throws. A creature can benefit from only one Officers Command at a time.

About Hobgoblin Captain

Hobgoblin Captain is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 8d8+16).

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

GM Tips: Using Hobgoblin Captain

2 tips available

When using Hobgoblin Captain 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 Hobgoblin Captain

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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Hobgoblin Captain?: Hobgoblin Captain has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Hobgoblin Captain?: Hobgoblin Captain is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Hobgoblin Captain speak?: Hobgoblin Captain can communicate in Common, Goblin.