Goblin — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/4)

Q: What are Goblin's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Goblin has an Armor Class of 15 and 7 hit points (2d6).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Goblin?

Goblin is CR 1/4, worth 50 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Goblin?

Goblin is a small humanoid (goblinoid), alignment neutral evil.

Armor Class15

Hit Points7 (2d6)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/4 (50 XP)

STR

8

(-1)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

10

(+0)

INT

10

(+0)

WIS

8

(-1)

CHA

8

(-1)

SkillsStealth +6

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

LanguagesCommon, Goblin

Special Abilities

Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Actions

Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Running Goblin in an encounter

As a CR 1/4 threat worth 50 XP, Goblin is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/4 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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