Cult Acolyte in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Hombrew
Cult Acolyte CR: 2
Medium humanoid ,
Armor Class: 12
Hit Points: 32
Speed:
30 ft
STR
9 -1
DEX
12 +1
CON
13 +1
INT
15 +2
WIS
12 +1
CHA
14 +2
Saving Throws: Int +4, Wis +3
Skills: Arcana +4, Deception +4, Religion +4
Servant of the Damned
Undead creatures within 30 feet of the Cult Acolyte have advantage on saving throws against being turned or frightened.Death Is Service
When an undead creature within 30 feet of the Cult Acolyte is reduced to 0 hit points, the Cult Acolyte may use its reaction to cause that undead to make its Undead Fortitude saving throw with advantage. The acolyte can use this reaction even if the undead would normally be destroyed, unless the damage was Holy or radiant.Damage Resistances: Necrotic
Senses: Passive Perception 11
Languages: Common, Nerubian, Cult Cipher
Challenge Rating: 2
Actions
Necrotic Bolt
Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 necrotic damage.Plague Chant
The Cult Acolyte chooses up to three undead creatures within 30 feet. Each chosen undead may immediately move up to half its speed toward a hostile creature it can see. This movement does not provoke opportunity attacks.Rotting Touch
Melee Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 necrotic damage, and the target cannot regain hit points until the start of the Cult Acolyte’s next turn.A low-ranking necromantic servant of the Cult of the Damned. These acolytes are not yet liches, necromancers, or major villains. They are initiates empowered by dark teachings, grave rites, and plague magic.
They direct the undead, spread infection, and keep the outbreak moving
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