Goblin Warrior 5e
The goblin warrior is the 2024 version of the classic goblin: a Small fey of challenge rating 1/4 (50 XP) with AC 15 and 10 hit points. Its scimitar and shortbow hit at +4 for 5 (1d6 + 2) damage, adding 2 (1d4) when it attacks with advantage, and Nimble Escape lets it Hide or Disengage as a bonus action.
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Goblin Warrior stat block
Small Fey, Chaotic neutral
| Armor Class | 15 |
| Hit Points | 10 (3d6) |
| Speed | 30 ft. |
| Challenge | 1/4 (50 XP; proficiency bonus +2) |
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (−1) | 15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 10 (+0) | 8 (−1) | 8 (−1) |
- Saves and skills: Stealth +6
- Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 9
- Languages: Common, Goblin
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.
How to run the goblin warrior
Hide, then shoot: The 2024 goblin is built around one loop. Use Nimble Escape to Hide behind cover (Stealth +6), then fire the shortbow with advantage from hiding. Against AC 15 that lifts its hit chance from 50% to 75% and the damage from 5.5 to 8, so expected damage per shot more than doubles, from 2.75 to 6.
Never stand still: In melee, a goblin stabs and then Disengages for free, so it never eats an opportunity attack. Use that to pull fighters out of position, or to lure the party into a trap or a second group of archers. Goblins should fight dirty and run when the boss falls.
How players win: Light the room, deny cover and close the distance. A goblin that can't hide never gets its bonus 1d4, and 10 hit points means any solid hit nearly kills it. Area spells are brutal: a shatter or burning hands across three goblins can end a fight. Mix them with a goblin boss and use the encounter calculator to scale the warband.
Goblin Warrior: 2014 vs 2024
| 2014 Monster Manual | 2024 Monster Manual / SRD 5.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Name and type | Goblin (humanoid) | Goblin Warrior (fey) |
| Hit points | 7 (2d6) | 10 (3d6) |
| Attacks | Scimitar or Shortbow, +4, 5 (1d6 + 2) | Same, plus 2 (1d4) extra when the attack has advantage |
Goblin Warrior FAQ
What happened to the goblin in the 2024 rules?
The 2014 goblin became the goblin warrior. It is now a fey instead of a humanoid, has 10 hit points instead of 7, and deals an extra 1d4 when it attacks with advantage.
What CR is a goblin warrior?
A goblin warrior is challenge rating 1/4, worth 50 XP.
What does Nimble Escape do?
As a bonus action the goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action, so it can slip away from melee without opportunity attacks or hide to set up an attack with advantage.
How many goblins should I use against a level 1 party?
Under the 2024 XP budget, four goblin warriors (200 XP) is a low-difficulty fight for four level 1 characters and six (300 XP) is moderate. The 2014 method, with its group multiplier, rates four goblins as deadly at level 1.
Related
- 5e Encounter Builder & Calculator
- Advantage and Disadvantage in 5e: How It Changes Your Odds
- Goblin Boss 5e
- All D&D monsters
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