Gladiator¶
Rules source: Monster Manual (2025) · CR: 5 · Type: Humanoid
Combat statistics¶
- Armor Class: 16
- Hit Points: 112 (15d8 + 45)
- Speed: Walk 30 ft.
- Initiative: +5 (15)
- Challenge: 5 (1,800 XP)
- Skills: Athletics +10, Performance +5
- Senses: Passive perception 11
- Languages: Common
- Gear: Shield, Spears (3), Studded Leather Armor
- Proficiency Bonus: +3
- Damage resistances: None listed
- Damage vulnerabilities: None listed
- Damage immunities: None listed
- Condition immunities: None listed
| Ability | Score (modifier) | Saving throw |
|---|---|---|
| STR | 18 (+4) | +7 |
| DEX | 15 (+2) | +5 |
| CON | 16 (+3) | +6 |
| INT | 10 (+0) | +0 |
| WIS | 12 (+1) | +4 |
| CHA | 15 (+2) | +2 |
Revised rules text¶
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.
Reference from your core rulebook¶
The links below open the original rulebook pages for the complete printed stat block, including traits, actions, spellcasting, reactions, and usage limits. The printed block is authoritative if searchable text elsewhere on this page differs.
Monster Manual (2025) — PDF page 142¶
Open the original rulebook — PDF page 142 — source PDF is not included in this player reference.
Printed book page: 139.
Sources¶
- Your supplied Monster Manual (2025) — source PDF is not included in this player reference. — verified local reference
- Monster Manual — original reference dataset (legacy source)
- SRD 5.2.1 (external reference) — complete revised rules block
- Structured SRD transcription (external reference) — searchable text; printed block remains authoritative
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