Goblins are the bane of every adventurers existence.

Always coming at the most inopportune moments, they are the perfect filler monster for anyDungeons & Dragonscampaign.

But how should Dungeon Masters approach managing a goblin ambush?

Dungeons and Dragons - goblin varieties

Nonetheless, goblins are an excellent diversion to test a partys teamwork and communication!

Everything About Goblins

While not the strongest creature around, Goblins are notorious for beingnimble and tricky.

With a15 Armor Classandseven hitpoints, all it takes is one good hit to knock them down forever.

The Mimic: Now VS Then

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Goblins are considered Challenge Rating 14 creatures.

As a rule of thumb,use three Goblins for every four PC levels that are in a party.

This can includebeing tied to the trees above themorusing bushes as makeshift disguises.

Three goblins stand on a rocky cliffside

Via Wizards of the Coast

However,dont send all of them at once.

Gear up for the ultimate D&D adventure.

A goblin in gogges staring at alchemical equipment in D&D art.

Izzet Chemister by Svetlin Velinov

Dungeons and Dragons - goblins ambushing a human warrior

Goblinoid Ambush by Mark Behm

Dungeons & Dragons: In Swarming Goblins by Andrew Mar, goblins attack from a canyon

Swarming Goblins by Andrew Mar

Dungeons & Dragons Artwork, Showing a tavern brawl betwen a dwarf, a tiefling an elf and a goblin.

Brawl at the Yawning Portal by Scott Murphy

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