Source. Volo’s Guide to Monsters, p. 161

Arcane Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a damaging spell attack if that target is within 5 feet of an ally of the hobgoblin and that ally isn’t incapacitated.

Army Arcane. When the hobgoblin casts a spell that causes damage or that forces other creatures to make a saving throw, it can choose itself and any number of allies to be immune to the damage caused by the spell and to succeed on the required saving throw.

Spellcasting. The hobgoblin is a 7th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): acid splash, fire bolt, ray of frost, shocking grasp

• 1st level (4 slots): fog cloud, magic missile, thunderwave

• 2nd level (3 slots): gust of wind, Melf’s acid arrow, scorching ray

• 3rd level (3 slots): fireball, fly, lightning bolt

• 4th level (1 slot): ice storm

Actions

Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) bludgeoning damage, or 5 (1d8+1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.

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humanoid

cr4

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