Gladiator

Small or Medium Humanoid, Neutral

AC: 16

Initiative: +5 (15)

HP: 112 (15d8 + 45)

Speed: 30 ft.

STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
15 (+2)

Saving Throws: Str +7, Dex +5, Con +6, Wis +4

Skills: Athletics +10, Performance +5

Senses: Passive Perception 11

Languages: Common

CR: 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)

Habitat: Any

Treasure: Armaments, Individual

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.

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Gladiator

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 139 - Licenses and attribution