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NameHobgoblin
SizeAndTypeMedium-Size Humanoid (Goblinoid)
HitDice1d8+1 (5)
Initiative+1 (Dex)
Speed30 ft.
ArmorClass15 (+1 Dex, +3 studded leather, +1 small shield)
AttacksLongsword +1 melee; or javelin +2 ranged
DamageLongsword 1d8; or javelin 1d6
FaceAndReach5 ft. by 5 ft./5 ft.
SpecialAttacks
SpecialQualitiesDarkvision 60 ft.
Saves_Fort3
Saves_Ref1
Saves_Will0
AbilitiesStr 11, Dex 13, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10
SkillsHide +1, Listen +3, Move Silently +3, Spot +3
FeatsAlertness
ClimateAndTerrainTemperate and warm land and underground
OrganizationGang (4-9), band (10-100 plus 50% noncombatantsplus 1 3rd-level sergeant per 20 adults and 1 leader of 4th-6th level), warband (10-24), or tribe (30-300 plus 1 3rd-level sergeant per 20 adults, 1 or 2 lieutenants of 4th or 5th level, 1 leader of 6th-8th level, 2-4 dire wolves, and 1-4 ogres or 1-2 trolls)
ChallengeRating_Value0.5
TreasureStandard
AlignmentUsually lawful evil
AdvancementBy character class
Description

Hobgoblins speak Goblin and Common.

Combat

These creatures have a strong grasp of strategy and tactics and are capable of carrying out sophisticated battle plans. Under the leadership of a skilled strategist or tactician, their discipline can prove a deciding factor. Hobgoblins hate elves and attack them first, in preference to other opponents.

Skills: Hobgoblins receive a +4 racial bonus to Move Silently checks.

Hobgoblin Characters

A hobgoblin's favored class is fighter. Hobgoblin clerics can choose two of the following domains: Evil, Destruction, and Trickery.