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Gladiator

Small · Humanoid · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

16 (natural armor)

112 (15d8 + 45)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +5

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

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +7 Dexterity +5 Constitution +6 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +4 Charisma +2

Skills

Athletics +10 Performance +5

Languages

Common

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The gladiator makes three Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash.

Shield Bash

Cost 1

Strength Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature within 5 feet that the gladiator can see. Failure: 9 (2d4 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

Spear

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. 11 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage.

Reactions

Parry

Trigger: The gladiator is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

About Gladiator

Gladiator is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from 15d8 + 45).

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

GM Tips: Using Gladiator

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Gladiator

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Gladiator?: Gladiator has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Gladiator?: Gladiator is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gladiator speak?: Gladiator can communicate in Common.