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Goblin Boss

Goblin Boss 5e reference with CR 1, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 1HumanoidStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A goblin who has bullied its way into power. It wears slightly better armor (like chain shirts) and a helmet with horns or spikes, and carries a sword or scimitar; its expression is snarling and cunning.

Quick 5e Answer

Goblin Boss CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Goblin Boss is a CR 1 humanoid for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 17, HP 21 (6d6), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR1
TypeHumanoid
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC17
HP21 (6d6)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Goblin Boss

Small, Humanoid (Goblinoid), Neutral Evil

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class17
Hit Points21 (6d6)
Challenge1 β€’ 200 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Stealth +6
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Passive Perception
9
Languages
Common, Goblin
STR10+0
DEX14+2
CON10+0
INT10+0
WIS8-1
CHA10+0

Traits

Nimble Escape

The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a Bonus Action on each of its turns.

Actions

Multiattack

The goblin makes two attacks with Scimitar.

Scimitar

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing damage.

Javelin

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft. Hit: 3 (1d6) Piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Nimble Escape

The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.

Reactions

Redirect Attack

When a creature the goblin can see targets it with an attack, the goblin can choose another goblin within 5 feet to become the target instead.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Forest

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Open Canopy β€’ Exposed Roots β€’ Ruined Shrine
BaseOpen

Hill

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Rolling Hills β€’ Boulder Clusters β€’ Hilltop Shrine
BaseOpen

Dungeon

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Tight Corridors β€’ Cracked Tiles β€’ Iron Portcullis
BaseOpen

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Goblin Boss Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Goblin Boss 5e reference: CR 1 humanoid, AC 17, HP 21 (6d6), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Forest, Hill, Dungeon. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Goblin Boss into a focused hunt.

Using Goblin Boss in play

Goblin Boss can be used in Forest, Hill, Dungeon when you want a CR 1 humanoid that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Goblin Boss works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Goblin Boss useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Forest, Hill, Dungeon.
  • Works as a CR 1 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Goblin Boss as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Goblin Boss 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Goblin Boss in D&D 5e?

Goblin Boss is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 1 humanoid.

What type of monster is Goblin Boss?

Goblin Boss is listed as a humanoid.

Does Goblin Boss have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Goblin Boss?

Yes. This page links to Goblin Boss token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.