NPC, Gladiator 5e
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
The NPC, Gladiator is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 16 AC and 112 hit points. Muscles ripple beneath bronze skin marked by countless arena battles, while this champion's confident stance and predatory smile promise a spectacular and brutal show.
Armor Class
16
Hit Points
112
Challenge
5
1,800 XP
Muscles ripple beneath bronze skin marked by countless arena battles, while this champion's confident stance and predatory smile promise a spectacular and brutal show.
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 NPC, Gladiator?
NPC, 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 NPC, Gladiator?
NPC, Gladiator has an Armor Class (AC) of 16 and approximately 112 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight NPC, Gladiator?
For a party of 4 adventurers, NPC, Gladiator represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.
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