5e Cards
Challenge 1/2: 1/2

Hobgoblin

Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil

Armor Class
18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points
11 (2d8+2)
Speed
30 ft.
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
9 (−1)
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages
Common, Goblin
Challenge
1/2 (100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

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.

How many for your party

Copies of the hobgoblin (100 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Hobgoblin for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 11—23–20
Level 22—34–20
Level 323–45–67–20
Level 43–45–678–20
Level 55–78–1011–1415–20
Level 66–910–1112–1415–20

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Questions

What CR is the Hobgoblin?

The Hobgoblin is challenge 1/2, worth 100 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Hobgoblin have?

11 hit points (2d8+2), with AC 18 from chain mail, shield.

How many should I use against four 1st-level characters?

Against four level 1 characters, 2 is hard by the encounter XP budget.