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{{Infobox Monster
|name = Hobgoblin
|image = [[File:Hobgoblin.png|100px]][[File:Hobgoblin GWD.png|100px]]
|update = Massive update!
|release = [[6 April]] [[2001]]
|level = 23, 28, 36, 42, 47
|LP = 280, 290, 490, 510, 520
|Experience = 154 (level 28), 998 (level 36), 2540 (level 42)
|slaylvl = 1
|slayxp = 29, 49
|Mazchna = Yes
|members = No
|aggressive = Yes
|poisonous = No
|immune to poison = No
|attack style = [[Attack types|Crush]], spear-bearers use [[Attack types|Stab]] attacks.
|attack speed= 6
|max hit = Level 28: 38 (approx), level 42: 51, level 47: 53
|weakness = [[Attack types|Slash]], [[Ranged]], [[Magic]]
|always drops = [[Bones]]
|examine = *An ugly, smelly creature.<br />
*An ugly, smelly creature with a spear.
}}

'''Hobgoblins''' are strong, agile [[Goblin (monster)|goblin]]-like creatures,but however are not as intelligent as their goblin counterparts. They can be [[aggressiveness|aggressive]] to lower-level players, especially when several are in the area. Generally only Level 42 hobgoblins wield spears, although there are exceptions. Players may find that they are good monsters to train on, mainly because they give decent [[free-to-play]] drops for a low-level creature. They also reside in the [[God Wars Dungeon]], and when killed in there they will count as a kill of [[Bandos]]. Hobgoblins may also be purchased at level 78 [[Construction]] to guard a players [[Dungeon (POH)|dungeon]] (see [[Hobgoblin (POH)]].

In the quest [[Fur 'n' Seek]], its' [[hobgoblin skin|skin]] must be collected and cleaned for the [[Odd Old Man]].

If hobgoblins are assigned, [[Revenant hobgoblins]] may take their place.

==Characteristics and history==
Hobgoblins are said to be a crossbreed between [[Goblin (monster)|goblins]] and [[ork]]s and were apparently bred by [[Bandos]] to fight as soldiers in the [[God Wars]]. While not as tenacious as goblins or as strong as orks, hobgoblins have strength that exceeds that of a goblin significantly and are agile, mobile units in battle unlike lumbering orks and [[ogre]]s, making them a good all-round fighter. They also possibly threw their [[spear]]s/[[javelin]]s as ranged support for Bandos's armies. After the [[God Wars]], when Bandos left [[Gielinor]], they were left leaderless and now mainly live in desolate areas or caves, being uncivilised and unorganised. Hobgoblins live mainly on a diet of [[limpwurt root]]s, which explains why they drop many limpwurt roots. Hobgblins are also presumably flesh-eating carnivores, given their likeness to goblins. They are also known for dropping [[gold charms]] often. Players that can defend themselves against these monsters adequately may find that the limpwurt roots can be a sufficient source of money if sold. When sold, limpwurt roots are worth {{GEPrice|Limpwurt root}} coins. Descendants of the hobgoblins who have survived the [[God Wars]] can be found in the Wilderness among other locations, such as:

==Locations==
*[[Asgarnian Ice Dungeon]]
*[[Crandor]]
*[[Daemonheim]] while [[Dungeoneering]]
*[[Hobgoblin Peninsula]] west of [[Crafting Guild]]
*[[Edgeville Dungeon]] (Level 42 and 28)
*[[God Wars Dungeon]] (Level 47)
*[[The_Hollows#South-west_cave|The Hollows]] ('''Beware!''' There are also [[Poison spiders]])
*Near the Karamja [[Hunter]] area (South of [[Two Bai Wannai]]).
*North of the [[Outpost]]
*North of [[Rellekka]] (Includes hobgoblins which can be hit with long-ranged attacks on islands: [[Ranged]], [[Magic]])
*Player owned houses
*[[Gnome Village Dungeon]]
*[[Waterbirth Island]]
*[[Wilderness]] ([[Hobgoblin Mine]] at level 36-37 wilderness.) (Level 28 hobgoblins only.)
*[[Witchaven Dungeon]]

==Champions' Challenge==
Hobgoblins are one of the races who have a champion in the [[Champions' Challenge]] activity. To fight the [[Hobgoblin Champion]], the player must kill hobgoblins until one drops a [[Champion's scroll (hobgoblin)|Champion's scroll]], an exceptionally rare drop.

==Drops==

===100% drop===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bones|Quantity=1|Rarity=Always}}
|}

===Charms (members only)===
{{Charm:Hobgoblin}}

===Weapons/Armour===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bronze spear|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common|Namenotes=(m)}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron javelin|Quantity=5|Rarity=Common|Namenotes=(m)}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Steel dagger|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron sword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron longsword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron spear|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon|Namenotes=(m)}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Steel spear|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon|Namenotes=(m)}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Steel longsword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
|}

===Runes===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Water rune|Quantity=2|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Body rune|Quantity=6|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Fire rune|Quantity=7|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cosmic rune|Quantity=2|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Chaos rune|Quantity=3|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Nature rune|Quantity=4|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Law rune|Quantity=2|Rarity=Uncommon}}
|}

===Seeds (members only)===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Potato seed|Quantity=4-8|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Onion seed|Quantity=4|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cabbage seed|Quantity=4|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Sweetcorn seed|Quantity=3|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Strawberry seed|Quantity=1-2|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Harralander seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Tarromin seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Tomato seed|Quantity=3|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Watermelon seed|Quantity=1-2|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Jute seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Wildblood seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Jangerberry seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Whiteberry seed|Quantity=1-2|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Poison ivy seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bittercap mushroom spore|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cactus seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Belladonna seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Limpwurt seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Toadflax seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Spirit weed seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Marrentill seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Irit seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Kwuarm seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cadantine seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Dwarf weed seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Ranarr seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Herbs (members only)===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy guam|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy marrentill|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy tarromin|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy harralander|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy avantoe|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy irit|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy ranarr|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy kwuarm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy cadantine|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy lantadyme|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy dwarf weed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Other===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Coins|Quantity=1-71|Rarity=Common|gemw=no|Image=Coins 25.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Limpwurt root|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Trading sticks|Quantity=Unknown|Rarity=Common|Namenotes=(m)<ref>Only on [[Karamja]]</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Goblin mail|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon|gemw=no|Image=Goblin_mail.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Clue scroll (easy)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon|gemw=no|Image=Clue_scroll.png|Namenotes=(m)}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grapes|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name= Spin Ticket|gemw=no|Image=Spin ticket.png|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Casket|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|Namenotes=(m)}}{{DropsLine|Name=Starved ancient effigy|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Ancient_effigy.png|Namenotes=(m)}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Hobgoblin champion scroll|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Champion's scroll (hobgoblin).png|Namenotes=(m)}}
|}

===Rare drop table drops===
{{Rare drop table}}

==Trivia==
*In mythology, hobgoblins are intelligent and helpful versions of goblins. In the game, it is quite the contrary.
*On [[23 September]] [[2009]], hobgoblins and their revenant counterparts received a graphical makeover.
*Hobgoblins bear a very close resemblance and may be a reference to Moblins from ''The Legend of Zelda'', particularly the ones from ''Ocarina of Time''. They also look very similar to Ganon from the non-canon television series, except that he wore a robe in the series, whereas hobgoblins in ''RuneScape'' wear bulky armour.
*In Armies of Gielinor, before summoning a hobgoblin, this text will appear: "The hobgoblin occupies the rung on the evolutionary ladder between goblin and ork, and so displays the best and worst traits of both races."

==See also==
*[[Revenant hobgoblin]]
*[[Hobgoblin Champion]]
*[[Goblin (monster)|Goblin]]
*[[Hobgoblin Geomancer]]

{{WP also}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[de:Hobgoblins]]
[[no:Hobgoblin]]
[[nl:Hobgoblin]]
[[fi:Hobgoblin]]
[[Category:Participants in the God Wars]]
[[Category:God Wars Dungeon]]
[[Category:Goblins]]