Goblin
Weakness: Fire
Difficulty Rating
★★★★★
1/5
Size
small
Weakness
Fire
Threat Level
Moderate
Overview
Small, cunning creatures that attack in groups. Goblins are individually weak but dangerous in numbers, using ambush tactics and crude weapons to overwhelm unprepared travelers.
Strengths
- +Appears in large groups that can stagger-lock unwary players.
- +Fast ambush speed with surprise attacks from bushes and ledges.
- +Hobgoblin variants are significantly tougher and command lesser goblins.
Weaknesses
- -Extremely low health -- most attacks one-shot them.
- -Highly vulnerable to fire damage and elemental enchantments.
- -Panics and flees when their allies are killed quickly.
Combat Tips
- 1Area-of-effect fire spells wipe out entire packs before they surround you.
- 2Target the hobgoblin leader first to scatter the remaining goblins.
- 3Goblins retreat when lit on fire -- carry a lantern or fire enchantment.
- 4Watch for rock-throwing goblins perched on ledges above forest paths.