Fortitude +10, Reflex +12, Will +8
Acrobatics +8, Athletics +8, Stealth +10
Darkvision
Common, Goblin
Actions & Abilities
Shortsword
Damage: 1d6+4 Piercing
Crossbow
Damage: 1d8+2 Piercing
Formation
When it's adjacent to at least two other allies, the hobgoblin archer gains a +1 circumstance bonus to AC and saving throws. This bonus increases to +2 to Reflex saves against area effects.
Crossbow Precision
The first time the archer hits with a crossbow attack in a round, it deals 1d8 extra precision damage.
Perfect Aim
The hobgoblin archer ignores the condition.
Their targets don't benefit from lesser cover, and they reduce the AC bonus from standard cover by 2 against the hobgoblin archer's attack.
Running Reload
The archer Strides, Steps, or Sneaks, then Interacts to reload.
Creature Abilities
Formation. When it's adjacent to at least two other allies, the hobgoblin archer gains a +1 circumstance bonus to AC and saving throws. This bonus increases to +2 to Reflex saves against area effects.
Crossbow Precision. The first time the archer hits with a crossbow attack in a round, it deals 1d8 extra precision damage.
Perfect Aim. The hobgoblin archer ignores the condition.
Their targets don't benefit from lesser cover, and they reduce the AC bonus from standard cover by 2 against the hobgoblin archer's attack.
Running Reload. The archer Strides, Steps, or Sneaks, then Interacts to reload.
Source, license, and attribution
Source: Pathfinder Monster Core (remaster-core-2026-08-10)
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