
Hobgoblin Captain
Medium fey · CR 3 · 700 XP
17 AC · 58 HP
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Stat block
- Type
- Medium fey, lawful evil
- Armor Class
- 17
- Hit Points
- 58 (9d8 + 18)
- Speed
- 30 ft.
- Challenge
- 3 (700 XP), proficiency +2
- Senses
- darkvision 60 ft., passive perception 10
- Languages
- Common, Goblin
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 |
Hobgoblin Captain odds against your Armor Class
Chance to hit, then average damage per attack once misses and critical hits are counted.
| Attack | AC 12 | AC 14 | AC 15 | AC 16 | AC 18 | AC 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatsword (+4) | 65% 8.7 dmg | 55% 7.4 dmg | 50% 6.8 dmg | 45% 6.2 dmg | 35% 4.9 dmg | 25% 3.7 dmg |
| Longbow (+4) | 65% 8 dmg | 55% 6.8 dmg | 50% 6.2 dmg | 45% 5.7 dmg | 35% 4.5 dmg | 25% 3.4 dmg |
Hobgoblin Captain hit points
The stat block uses the average, 58. Rolled, 9d8 + 18 lands anywhere from 27 to 90.
| Hit points | Chance |
|---|---|
| 43 or more | 99% |
| 59 or more | 50% |
| 74 or more | 1% |
| 84 or more | <1% |
Traits
Aura of Authority. While in a 10-foot Emanation originating from the hobgoblin, the hobgoblin and its allies have Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws, provided the hobgoblin doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition.
Actions
Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes two attacks, using Greatsword or Longbow in any combination.
Greatsword. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 () Slashing damage plus 3 () Poison damage.
Longbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 150/600 ft. Hit: 6 () Piercing damage plus 5 () Poison damage.
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This page includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (“SRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. The averages, odds and tables are ours.