Goblin Boss

CreatureXMMp. 1432024SRD

Small fey, chaotic neutral

Armor Class
17
Hit Points
21 (6d6)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
1 (200 XP)
STR
10
+0
DEX
15
+2
CON
10
+0
INT
10
+0
WIS
8
-1
CHA
10
+0
Skills
Stealth +6
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages
Common, Goblin

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.

A creature the goblin can see makes an attack roll against it. 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.

Raw data
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