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Gladiator

Source: Monster Manual p. 346. Available in the SRD

Gladiators battle for the entertainment of raucous crowds. Some gladiators are brutal pit fighters who treat each match as a life-or-death struggle, while others are professional duelists who command huge fees but rarely fight to the death.

title: Gladiator
![](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/token/gladiator.webp#token)
*Medium humanoid (any race), Any alignment*
 
- **Armor Class** 16 ([studded leather](Mechanics/CLI/items/studded-leather-armor-xphb.md), [shield](Mechanics/CLI/items/shield-xphb.md))
- **Hit Points** 112 (`15d8 + 45`) 
- **Speed** 30 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|18 (+4)|15 (+2)|16 (+3)|10 (+0)|12 (+1)|15 (+2)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +3
- **Saving Throws** Strength +7, Dexterity +5, Constitution +6
- **Skills** [Athletics](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Athletics) +10, [Intimidation](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Intimidation) +5
- **Senses** passive Perception 11
- **Gear** [spear](Mechanics/CLI/items/spear-xphb.md)
- **Languages** any one language (usually Common)
- **Challenge** 5
 
## Traits
 
***Brave.*** The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being [frightened](Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Frightened).
 
***Brute.*** A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack).
 
## Actions
 
***Multiattack.*** The gladiator makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks.
 
***Spear.*** *Melee  or Ranged Weapon Attack:* `+7` to hit, reach 5 ft. and 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](Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Prone).
 
## 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.

Environment

urban