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Dust Goblin

Small · Humanoid · CR 1/4 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (leather armor)

16 (3d6 + 6)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 50

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 9

Skills

Stealth +7

Languages

Common, Goblin

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Twisted

When the dust goblin attacks a creature from hiding, the target must succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Actions

Light Crossbow

+5 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Shortsword

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

About Dust Goblin

Dust Goblin is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 16 hit points (derived from 3d6 + 6).

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

GM Tips: Using Dust Goblin

2 tips available

When using Dust Goblin 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 Dust Goblin

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