Hobgoblin Devastator

CreatureVGMp. 1612014

Medium humanoid, lawful evil

Armor Class
13 (studded leather armor)
Hit Points
45 (7d8 + 14)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
4 (1,100 XP)
STR
13
+1
DEX
12
+1
CON
14
+2
INT
16
+3
WIS
13
+1
CHA
11
+0
Skills
Arcana +5
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
Common, Goblin

Traits

Arcane Advantage.

Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a damaging spell attack if that target is within 5 feet of an ally of the hobgoblin and that ally isn't incapacitated.

Army Arcana.

When the hobgoblin casts a spell that causes damage or that forces other creatures to make a saving throw, it can choose itself and any number of allies to be immune to the damage caused by the spell and to succeed on the required saving throw.

Actions

Quarterstaff.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage, or 5 (1d8 + 1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting.

The hobgoblin is a 7th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:

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