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Hobgoblin Warrior

Medium · Fey · CR 1/2 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

18 (natural armor)

11 (2d8 + 2)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +3

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

Languages

Common, Goblin

Traits

Pack Tactics

The hobgoblin has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hobgoblin's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn't have the Incapacitated condition.

Actions

Longbow

Cost 1

+3 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 1d8+1 piercing damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +3, range 150/600 ft. 5 (1d8 + 1) Piercing damage plus 7 (3d4) Poison damage.

Longsword

Cost 1

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+1 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. 12 (2d10 + 1) Slashing damage.

About Hobgoblin Warrior

Hobgoblin Warrior is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 11 hit points (derived from 2d8 + 2).

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

GM Tips: Using Hobgoblin Warrior

1 tips available

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

Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Hobgoblin Warrior

1 strategies available

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

Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Warrior?: Hobgoblin Warrior has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Hobgoblin Warrior?: Hobgoblin Warrior is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Hobgoblin Warrior speak?: Hobgoblin Warrior can communicate in Common, Goblin.