Hobgoblin Recruit

Level 4 Minion Brute (Goblin, Hobgoblin, Humanoid, Infernal)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Hobgoblin Recruit is a level 4 minion brute (goblin, hobgoblin, humanoid, infernal) for Draw Steel. It has 9 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 6.

Level
4
Organization
Minion
Role
Brute
Encounter Value
6
Size
1M
Speed
5
Stamina
9
Stability
0
Free Strike
3
Movement
none
Immunities
Fire 2
Might
+3
Agility
+2
Reason
+0
Intuition
+0
Presence
+1

Traits

Tactical Positioning

Any non-minion ally deals 1 extra damage for each recruit adjacent to them.

Infernal Ichor

When the recruit is reduced to 0 Stamina, they spray burning blood. Each creature adjacent to the recruit takes 2 fire damage.

Actions

Sword Lunge

Melee, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Melee 1 · Target: One creature or object per minion

2d10 + 3

11 or lower
3 damage
12 to 16
5 damage
17 or higher
7 damage; grabbed or prone

Common questions

What level is Hobgoblin Recruit in Draw Steel?

Hobgoblin Recruit is a level 4 minion brute in Draw Steel.

What is Hobgoblin Recruit's Encounter Value?

Hobgoblin Recruit has an Encounter Value (EV) of 6, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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