Gladiator 5e
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
The Gladiator is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 16 (studded leather, shield) AC and 112 (15d8+45) hit points.
Armor Class
16 (studded leather, shield)
Hit Points
112 (15d8+45)
Challenge
5
1,800 XP
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5
Combat Role
Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Gladiator?
Gladiator is a Challenge Rating 5 creature, granting 1,800 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Gladiator?
Gladiator has an Armor Class (AC) of 16 (studded leather, shield) and approximately 112 (15d8+45) hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Gladiator?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Gladiator represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.
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