Hobgoblin — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

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

Hobgoblin has an Armor Class of 18 and 11 hit points (2d8+2).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Hobgoblin?

Hobgoblin is CR 1/2, worth 100 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Hobgoblin?

Hobgoblin is a medium humanoid (goblinoid), alignment lawful evil.

Armor Class18

Hit Points11 (2d8+2)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (100 XP)

STR

13

(+1)

DEX

12

(+1)

CON

12

(+1)

INT

10

(+0)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

9

(-1)

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

LanguagesCommon, Goblin

Special Abilities

Martial Advantage. Once 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

Longsword. Melee 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.

Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.

Running Hobgoblin in an encounter

As a CR 1/2 threat worth 100 XP, Hobgoblin 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 1/2 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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