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Monsters / Challenge 5

Gladiator

Medium or small humanoid, neutral

Armor Class
16
Hit Points
112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed
30 ft.

StrDexConIntWisCha
18 (+4)15 (+2)16 (+3)10 (+0)12 (+1)15 (+2)

Saving throws
Str +7, Dex +5, Con +6, Wis +4
Skills
Athletics +10, Performance +5
Gear
Shield, Spears (3), Studded Leather Armor
Senses
Passive Perception 11
Languages
Common
Challenge
5 (1,800 XP); Proficiency Bonus +3

Actions

Multiattack. The gladiator makes three Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash.

Spear. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage.

Shield Bash. Strength Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature within 5 feet that the gladiator can see. Failure: 9 (2d4 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

Reactions

Parry. Trigger: The gladiator is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

Stat block from the System Reference Document 5.2 (CC-BY-4.0). See credits.

Drops featuring the gladiator