Cult Fanatic
The cult Fanatic is a Medium humanoid of challenge rating 2 in the fifth-edition System Reference Document. SRD 5.2.1 calls it the Cultist Fanatic.
SRD 5.1 (2014)
Cult Fanatic
- Size and type
- Medium humanoid
- Challenge
- 2 (450 XP)
- Armour class
- 13
- Hit points
- 33 (6d8+6)
- Speed
- 30 ft
- Skills
- Deception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2
- Senses
- passive perception 11
Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The fanatic has the following cleric spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
- 1st level (4 slots): command, inflict wounds, shield of faith
- 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon
Actions
Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage. Fanatics are often part of a cult’s leadership, using their charisma and dogma to influence and prey on those of weak will. Most are interested in personal power above all else.
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SRD 5.2.1 (2024)
Cultist Fanatic
- Size and type
- Medium humanoid
- Challenge
- 2 (450 XP)
- Armour class
- 13
- Hit points
- 44 (8d8+8)
- Speed
- 30 ft
- Saving throws
- Wis +4
- Skills
- Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2
- Senses
- passive perception 12
Actions
Pact Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage.
Spellcasting. The cultist casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks):
- At Will: Light, Thaumaturgy
- 2/Day: Command
- 1/Day: Hold Person
Bonus Actions
Spiritual Weapon (2/Day). The cultist casts the Spiritual Weapon spell, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
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