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Black Sun Priestess

Medium · Humanoid · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Creature Codex

13 (hide armor)

67 (9d8+27)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Insight +6 Intimidation +6 Religion +1

Languages

Common, Orc

Traits

Aggressive

As a bonus action, the priestess can move up to her speed toward a hostile creature that she can see.

Black Sun Sight

Magical darkness doesn't impede the the Black Sun priestess' darkvision.

Light Sensitivity

While in bright light, the orc has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Spellcasting

The priestess is a 6th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The priestess has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, resistance, sacred flame
1st Level (4 slots): bane, command, cure wounds, detect magic
2nd Level (3 slots): augury, spiritual weapon
3rd Level (3 slots): animate dead, bestow curse, spirit guardians

Actions

Greatclub

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

About Black Sun Priestess

Black Sun Priestess is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 67 hit points (derived from 9d8+27).

Black Sun Priestess has communication capabilities including Common, Orc. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Black Sun Priestess

2 tips available

When using Black Sun Priestess 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 Black Sun Priestess

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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Black Sun Priestess?: Black Sun Priestess has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Black Sun Priestess?: Black Sun Priestess is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Black Sun Priestess speak?: Black Sun Priestess can communicate in Common, Orc.