Gladiator

Stat block

Cha

15

Con

16

Dex

15

Int

10

Str

18

Wis

12

Speed

30 ft.

Senses

passive Perception 11

Skills

Athletics +10, Intimidation +5

Actions

• Multiattack. The gladiator makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks.
• Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
• Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Languages

any one language (usually Common)

Reactions

• Parry. The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the gladiator must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Saving throws

STR +7, DEX +5, CON +6

Special abilities

• Brave. The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
• Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack).