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Goblin Boss

Small · Fey · CR 1 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

21 (6d6)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

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 9

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +2 Constitution +0 Intelligence +0 Wisdom -1 Charisma +0

Skills

Stealth +6

Languages

Common, Goblin

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The goblin makes two attacks, using Scimitar or Shortbow in any combination.

Scimitar

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing damage, plus 2 (1d4) Slashing damage if the attack roll had Advantage.

Shortbow

Cost 1

+4 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 80/320 ft. 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage, plus 2 (1d4) Piercing damage if the attack roll had Advantage.

Bonus Actions

Nimble Escape

The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.

Reactions

Redirect Attack

Trigger: A creature the goblin can see makes an attack roll against it. Response: The goblin chooses a Small or Medium ally within 5 feet of itself. The goblin and that ally swap places, and the ally becomes the target of the attack instead.

About Goblin Boss

Goblin Boss is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 21 hit points (derived from 6d6).

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

GM Tips: Using Goblin Boss

2 tips available

When using Goblin Boss 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 Goblin Boss

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