---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/desert
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/grassland
- monster/environment/hill
- monster/environment/underdark
- monster/size/medium
- monster/type/humanoid/goblinoid
aliases: ["Hobgoblin"]
---
# Hobgoblin
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Hobgoblin
![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/hobgoblin.png#token)
*Medium humanoid (goblinoid), Lawful Evil*

- **Armor Class** 18  ([chain mail](compendium/items/chain-mail.md), [shield](compendium/items/shield.md))
- **Hit Points** 11 (`2d8 + 2`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|13 (+1)|12 (+1)|12 (+1)|10 (+0)|10 (+0)| 9 (-1)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** ⏤
- **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

- **Languages** Common, Goblin
- **Challenge** 1/2

## Traits

***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 feet of an ally of the hobgoblin that isn't [incapacitated](rules/conditions.md#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.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underdark, grassland, forest, hill, desert