Goblin
Fey · Small
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Small, quick and spiteful, goblins nest in caves, ruins and thick woods under whichever boss is the loudest, and strike from ambush at dusk. Travellers learn to count on more of them than they can see.
- Danger
- A threat to the unwary
- How it is met
- In colonies, by night
- Challenge
- 1/8-1
- SRD 5.2.1 stat blocks
- Goblin Minion, Goblin Warrior, Goblin Boss
- Pathfinder Second Edition
- Goblin Warrior (level -1, Monster Core), Goblin Commando (level 1, Monster Core), Goblin Pyro (level 1, Monster Core), Goblin War Chanter (level 1, Monster Core)
Hear it
- Goblin Attack 1 (On Patreon, Guardian tier)
- Goblin Hit 1 (On Patreon, Guardian tier)
- Goblins Camp in a Swamp (On Patreon, Guardian tier)
Where it is met
Also: Ruin, Dungeon
Stat blocks (D&D 5e)
Goblin Minion
Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral
AC 12 · Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (2d6)
Speed 30 ft.
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (−1), save −1 | 15 (+2), save +2 | 10 (+0), save +0 | 10 (+0), save +0 | 8 (−1), save −1 | 8 (−1), save −1 |
Skills Stealth +6
Gear Daggers (3)
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Nimble Escape. The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.
Goblin Warrior
Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral
AC 15 · Initiative +2 (12)
HP 10 (3d6)
Speed 30 ft.
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (−1), save −1 | 15 (+2), save +2 | 10 (+0), save +0 | 10 (+0), save +0 | 8 (−1), save −1 | 8 (−1), save −1 |
Skills Stealth +6
Gear Leather Armor, Scimitar, Shield, Shortbow
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Actions
Scimitar. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing damage, plus 2 (1d4) Slashing damage if the attack roll had Advantage.
Shortbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 80/320 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage, plus 2 (1d4) Piercing damage if the attack roll had Advantage.
Bonus Actions
Nimble Escape. The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.
Goblin Boss
Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral
AC 17 · Initiative +2 (12)
HP 21 (6d6)
Speed 30 ft.
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (+0), save +0 | 15 (+2), save +2 | 10 (+0), save +0 | 10 (+0), save +0 | 8 (−1), save −1 | 10 (+0), save +0 |
Skills Stealth +6
Gear Chain Shirt, Scimitar, Shield, Shortbow
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The goblin makes two attacks, using Scimitar or Shortbow in any combination.
Scimitar. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing damage, plus 2 (1d4) Slashing damage if the attack roll had Advantage.
Shortbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 80/320 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage, plus 2 (1d4) Piercing damage if the attack roll had Advantage.
Bonus Actions
Nimble Escape. The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.
Reactions
Redirect Attack. Trigger: A creature the goblin can see makes an attack roll against it. Response: The goblin chooses a Small or Medium ally within 5 feet of itself. The goblin and that ally swap places, and the ally becomes the target of the attack instead.
Gold Dragons
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