Hobgoblin Soldier

Creature 1
  • Medium
  • hobgoblin
  • humanoid
Perception
+7; darkvision
Languages
Common, Goblin
Skills
Athletics +6, Stealth +6
Str +3, Dex +3, Con +2, Int +0, Wis +2, Cha −1
Items
longsword, shortbow, wooden shield, breastplate, arrows (10)
AC
18 (20 with shield raised); Fort +5, Ref +6, Will +5
HP
20

Formation When it's adjacent to at least two other allies, the hobgoblin soldier gains a +1 circumstance bonus to AC and saving throws. This bonus increases to +2 to Reflex saves against area effects.

Reactive Strike ⟲

Shield Block ⟲

Speed
25 feet

Melee ◆ longsword +8 (versatile p), Damage 1d8+3 slashing

Ranged ◆ shortbow +8 (deadly d10, reload 0), Damage 1d6 piercing

Source: Pathfinder Monster Core

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