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Goblin Warrior

Small · Fey · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

15 (natural armor)

10 (3d6)

1/4

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 50

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

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.

About Goblin Warrior

Goblin Warrior is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 10 hit points (derived from 3d6).

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

GM Tips: Using Goblin Warrior

2 tips available

When using Goblin Warrior 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 Warrior

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Warrior?: Goblin Warrior has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Goblin Warrior?: Goblin Warrior is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Goblin Warrior speak?: Goblin Warrior can communicate in Common, Goblin.