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Goblin Minion

Small · Fey · CR 1/8 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

7 (2d6)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 25

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

Skills

Stealth +6

Languages

Common, Goblin

Actions

Dagger

Cost 1

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

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Nimble Escape

The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.

About Goblin Minion

Goblin Minion is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 7 hit points (derived from 2d6).

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

GM Tips: Using Goblin Minion

2 tips available

When using Goblin Minion 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 Goblin Minion

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: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 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 Minion?: Goblin Minion has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Goblin Minion?: Goblin Minion is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Goblin Minion speak?: Goblin Minion can communicate in Common, Goblin.