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Shadow Goblin

Small · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex

13 (3d6+3)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +3

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

Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Elvish, Goblin, Umbral

Traits

Nimble Escape

The shadow goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Shadow Camouflage

The shadow goblin has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in dim light or darkness.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the shadow goblin has disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Traveler in Darkness

The shadow goblin has advantage on Intelligence (Arcana) checks made to know about shadow roads and shadow magic spells or items.

Unseelie Blessing

The shadow goblin has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put it to sleep.

Actions

Kitchen Knife

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The shadow goblin can make two attacks with its kitchen knife. The second attack has disadvantage.

Reactions

Vengeful Jinx

When the shadow goblin is hit by an attack from a creature it can see, it can curse the attacker. The attacker has disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn.

About Shadow Goblin

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

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

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

GM Tips: Using Shadow Goblin

2 tips available

When using Shadow Goblin 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 Shadow Goblin

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