Hobgoblins: The Legion

Hobgoblins: The Legion is a monster supplement for 5e that presents hobgoblins as a disciplined military civilization rather than scattered warbands. Instead of treating hobgoblins as slightly more organized goblins, this book frames them as a fully structured legionary war machine built on hierarchy, doctrine, and relentless battlefield discipline.

The intent of this product is mechanical clarity and encounter variety without chaotic escalation. Each stat block represents a defined military role within a functioning army: skirmishers, legion infantry, siege crews, cavalry, and officers who maintain strict command structures. Hobgoblins fight as a coordinated force where formation, positioning, and command authority determine the flow of battle.

These hobgoblins are not raiders driven by impulse. They are soldiers trained for war from youth, operating within a rigid chain of command that mirrors organized human militaries but with the brutal efficiency of hobgoblin culture. Breaking their formations, isolating officers, or disrupting their doctrine becomes the key to defeating them.

Use these stat blocks to represent a hobgoblin warhost on campaign, a fortified legion encampment, or the expanding frontier of a disciplined conquering army.

Hobgoblin Legion Ladder

Hobgoblin Velite (CR 1/4): Light skirmisher who opens battles with javelins and rapid repositioning.
Hobgoblin Legionary (CR 1/2): Disciplined heavy infantry soldier forming the backbone of hobgoblin armies.
Hobgoblin Shield Legionary (CR 1): Defensive formation soldier trained to anchor shield lines and hold ground.
Hobgoblin Phalanx Legionary (CR 2): Spear infantry specialist maintaining tight formation control.
Hobgoblin Veteran Legionary (CR 3): Hardened frontline soldier experienced in maintaining battlefield discipline.
Hobgoblin Crossbow Legionary (CR 1): Ranged infantry providing disciplined missile support to advancing formations.
Hobgoblin Ballista Crewman (CR 2): Siege engineer operating heavy legion artillery.
Hobgoblin Siege Centurion (CR 4): Officer commanding artillery crews and siege formations.
Hobgoblin Worg Equite (CR 1): Fast-moving wolf-mounted scout used for flanking and reconnaissance.
Hobgoblin Heavy Worg Equite (CR 2): Armored shock cavalry riding trained worg war mounts.
Hobgoblin Cavalry Centurion (CR 4): Mounted officer coordinating worg-mounted strike forces.
Hobgoblin Centurion (CR 3): Core battlefield officer commanding infantry cohorts.
Hobgoblin Primus Centurion (CR 5): Senior officer coordinating multiple centuries of troops.
Hobgoblin Tribune (CR 6): Strategic officer responsible for battlefield maneuver and discipline.
Hobgoblin Legate (CR 7): Commander of an entire legion operating on campaign.
Hobgoblin Imperator (CR 10): Supreme war leader directing vast hobgoblin military conquests.

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