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{{ambiguous|Gladiator}}
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{{5e Monster
|name=Gladiator 
|sorttext=Gladiator NPC
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Humanoid 
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Any Race 
|align=Any Alignment 
|ac=16 
|acfluff={{SRD5|Studded Leather}}, {{SRD5|Shield}} 
|hp=112 
|hd=15d8+45 
|speed=30 ft. 
|str=18 
|dex=15 
|con=16
|int=10
|wis=12
|cha=15
|saves={{5eStr}} +7, {{5eDex}} +5, {{5eCon}} +6
|skills={{SRD5|Athletics}} +10, {{SRD5|Intimidation}} +5
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses= <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=11 <!--Passive-->
|languages=Any one language (usually {{SRD5|Common}})
|habitat=Urban
|cr=5 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|npc=true
|summary=A person that fights for the entertainment of others.

|feature1=Brave
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The gladiator has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}s against being {{srd5lc|Frightened}}.

|feature2=Brute
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack).

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The gladiator makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks.

|action2=Spear
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack|Melee}} or {{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or {{srd5lc|Range}} 20/60 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 11 (2d6+4) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage, or 13 (2d8+4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

|action3=Shield Bash
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 9 (2d4+4) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage. If the target is a {{SRD5|Medium}} or smaller creature, it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 15 {{SRD5|Strength}} saving throw or be knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}.

|reaction1=Parry
|rlimit1=
|rdesc1=The gladiator adds 2 to its {{SRD5|AC}} against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the gladiator must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
}}
Gladiators battle for the entertainment of the raucous crowds. Some gladiators are brutal pit fighters who treat each match as a life-or-death struggle, while others are professioinal duelists who command huge fees but rarely fight to the death.
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===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Gladiator}}

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
[[Category:SRD5 NPCs]]

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Alignment	Any Alignment +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	5 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	5 +
Creature Name	Gladiator +
Experience Points	1,800 +
Features	Brave +, Brute +, Multiattack +, Spear +, Shield Bash + and Parry +
Habitat	Urban +
Hit Dice	15d8+45 +
Hit Points	112 +
NPC	true +
Name	Gladiator +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Gladiator NPC +
Subtype	Any Race +
Summary	A person that fights for the entertainment of others. +
Type	Humanoid +