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Hobgoblin Captain

Medium · Fey · CR 3 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

58 (9d8 + 18)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +4

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 10

Saving Throws

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

Languages

Common, Goblin

Traits

Aura of Authority

While in a 10-foot Emanation originating from the hobgoblin, the hobgoblin and its allies have Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws, provided the hobgoblin doesn't have the Incapacitated condition.

Actions

Greatsword

Cost 1

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

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 9 (2d6 + 2) Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) Poison damage.

Longbow

Cost 1

+4 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 1d8+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 150/600 ft. 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage plus 5 (2d4) Poison damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The hobgoblin makes two attacks, using Greatsword or Longbow in any combination.

About Hobgoblin Captain

Hobgoblin Captain is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 58 hit points (derived from 9d8 + 18).

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

GM Tips: Using Hobgoblin Captain

2 tips available

When using Hobgoblin Captain 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 Hobgoblin Captain

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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Hobgoblin Captain?: Hobgoblin Captain has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Hobgoblin Captain?: Hobgoblin Captain is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Hobgoblin Captain speak?: Hobgoblin Captain can communicate in Common, Goblin.