Hobgoblin Soldier

Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core.

The Hobgoblin Soldier is a Level 1 creature, with Armor Class 18 and 20 hit points. A disciplined martial combatant that thrives in organized warfare and rigid military hierarchies.

Hobgoblin Soldier, original Pathfinder 2e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Armor Class: 18 (20 with shield raised) 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 (reaction). Trigger A creature within the monster's reach uses a manipulate action or a move action, makes a ranged attack, or leaves a square during a move action it's using. Effect The monster attempts a melee Strike against the triggering creature. If the attack is a critical hit and the trigger was a manipulate action, the monster disrupts that action. This Strike doesn't count toward the monster's multiple attack penalty, and its multiple attack penalty doesn't apply to this Strike. Shield Block (reaction). Trigger The monster has its shield raised and takes damage from a physical attack. Effect The monster snaps its shield into place to deflect a blow. The shield prevents the monster from taking an amount of damage up to the shield's Hardness. The monster and the shield each take any remaining damage, possibly breaking or destroying the shield.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Hobgoblin Soldier have?

20 hit points.

What level is a Hobgoblin Soldier?

Level 1.

What is a Hobgoblin Soldier's Armor Class?

AC 18.

How fast can a Hobgoblin Soldier move?

Speed 25 ft.

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