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Cult Fanatic

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

39 (6d8+12)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Wisdom +4

Skills

Deception +4 Persuasion +4 Religion +2

Languages

any one

Traits

Fanatic

The cult fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Spellcasting

The cult fanatic is a 4th level spellcaster. Their spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12 +4 to hit with spell attacks). They have the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): Light, Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy
1st-Level (4 slots): Ceremony, Command, Detect Evil and Good, Inflict Wounds
2nd-Level (3 slots): Blindness/Deafness, Hold Person

Actions

Blindness/Deafness

(2nd-Level; V) One creature the cult fanatic can see within 30 feet makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the creature is blinded or deafened (cult fanatics choice) for 1 minute. The creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on a success.

Command

(1st-Level; V) One non-undead creature the cult fanatic can see within 60 feet that can hear and understand them makes a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the target uses its next turn to grovel (falling prone and then ending its turn).

Dagger

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Hold Person

(2nd-Level; V, S, M, Concentration) One humanoid the cult fanatic can see within 60 feet makes a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the target is paralyzed for 1 minute. The target repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on a success.

Inflict Wounds

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d10 necrotic damage.

(1st-Level; V, S) Melee Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 16 (3d10) necrotic damage.

Sacred Flame

(Cantrip; V, S) One creature the cult fanatic can see within 60 feet makes a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw taking 4 (1d8) radiant damage on a failure. This spell ignores cover.

About Cult Fanatic

Cult Fanatic is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d8+12).

Cult Fanatic has communication capabilities including any one. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Cult Fanatic

2 tips available

When using Cult Fanatic in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Cult Fanatic

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Cult Fanatic?: Cult Fanatic has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Cult Fanatic?: Cult Fanatic is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Cult Fanatic speak?: Cult Fanatic can communicate in any one.