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Hobgoblin 5e

Medium Humanoid, Lawful Evil

The Hobgoblin is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/2 (100 XP). It has 18 AC and 11 hit points. A brutally efficient warrior with iron-gray skin and burning amber eyes, clad in well-maintained scale mail that bears the scars of countless disciplined drills.

Armor Class

18

Hit Points

11

Challenge

1/2

100 XP

A brutally efficient warrior with iron-gray skin and burning amber eyes, clad in well-maintained scale mail that bears the scars of countless disciplined drills.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +1 (13)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +1 (12)
INT +0 (10)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -1 (9)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Goblin

Special Traits & Features

Martial Advantage
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/2 • 100 XP

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Bandits, Veteran Captains, Archers, Spies, Bandit Thugs
Encounter Hook: Fortified within ruined choke points, collecting illicit road tolls and laying carefully organized ambushes.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Hobgoblin?

Hobgoblin is a Challenge Rating 1/2 creature, granting 100 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Hobgoblin?

Hobgoblin has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 11 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Hobgoblin?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Hobgoblin (CR 1/2) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

Use Hobgoblin in your campaign

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