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Acolyte

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

1/4

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +0

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 14

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +0 Constitution +0 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +4 Charisma +0

Languages

any one language (usually Common)

Traits

Divine Providence

Each friendly creature within 20 feet of the acolyte that isn't a Construct or Undead has advantage on death saves.

Actions

Mace

+2 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6 plus 1d6 radiant damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) necrotic or radiant damage (the acolyte's choice).

Radiant Bolt

+6 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 1d4+4 radiant damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4+4) radiant damage.

Spellcasting

The acolyte casts one of the following spells using WIS as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13).

At Will: light, thaumaturgy
3/Day Each: bless, cure wounds, sanctuary

About Acolyte

Acolyte is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 15 hit points (derived from None).

Acolyte has communication capabilities including any one language (usually Common). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Acolyte

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Acolyte

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Acolyte?: Acolyte has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Acolyte?: Acolyte is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Acolyte speak?: Acolyte can communicate in any one language (usually Common).