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HobgoblinCR 1/2 · Medium Humanoid · Stat Block & Encounter Builder

Medium humanoid, Challenge 1/2. AC 18, 11 hit points.

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Armour Class
18
Hit Points
11
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
1/2 · 100 XP
Alignment
Lawful Evil

The card

Stat Block

Medium Humanoid · Lawful Evil

Hobgoblin

AC
18
HP
11
CR
1/2

2d8 + 2 · 30 ft. · AC from chain mail, shield

Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages: Common, Goblin

STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
13 (+1)12 (+1)12 (+1)10 (+0)10 (+0)9 (-1)

Traits

Martial AdvantageOnce per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 ft. of an ally of the hobgoblin that isn't incapacitated.

Actions

LongswordMelee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage, or 6 (1d10 + 1) slashing damage if used with two hands.
LongbowRanged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.

How to actually run it

Tactics

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Difficulty

Medium

800 adj. XP · ×2

deadly at 1,600

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Hobgoblin, Answered

What is Hobgoblin's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

Hobgoblin is Challenge 1/2, worth 100 XP. Encounter maths multiplies XP by the number of monsters, so a group is deadlier than the raw total — use the calculator on this page.

What are Hobgoblin's stats?

AC 18 (chain mail, shield), 11 hit points (2d8 + 2), speed 30 ft.. Ability scores: STR 13, DEX 12, CON 12, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 9.

Where does Hobgoblin fit in an encounter?

As a humanoid of Challenge 1/2, it suits a party whose level is in the same range. Adjust party size and level in the builder above to see the difficulty shift live.

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