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Scorpion Cultist

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

26 (4d8 + 8)

1/2

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +3

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

Skills

Deception +2 Perception +3 Stealth +5

Languages

Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

poison

Traits

Dark Devotion

The scorpion cultist has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Keen Senses

The scorpion cultist has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks.

Scorpion’s Blessing

The scorpion cultist has advantage on saving throws against poison. In addition, when the scorpion cultist hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 1d4 poison damage (included in the attack).

Actions

Scimitar

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 1d4 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) poison damage.

Sling

+5 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d4+3 plus 1d4 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 2 (1d4) poison damage.

About Scorpion Cultist

Scorpion Cultist is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 26 hit points (derived from 4d8 + 8).

Scorpion Cultist has communication capabilities including Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Scorpion Cultist

2 tips available

When using Scorpion Cultist 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 Scorpion Cultist

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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Scorpion Cultist?: Scorpion Cultist has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Scorpion Cultist?: Scorpion Cultist is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Scorpion Cultist speak?: Scorpion Cultist can communicate in Common.