Cultist of Bane

(Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn)

Small humanoid, Neutral Evil

Armor Class16
Hit Points142 (19d8 + 57)
Speed30 ft.
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
18 (+4) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 19 (+4) 15 (+2)
Saving ThrowsCha +6, Con +7, Wis +8
SkillsIntimidation +6, Perception +8
Damage Vulnerabilities—
Damage Resistances—
Damage Immunities—
Condition Immunities—
Sensespassive Perception 18
LanguagesCommon
Challenge9

Traits

Determined Survivor.

The cultist regains 10 Hit Points at the start of each of its turns if it is Bloodied and has at least 1 Hit Points.

Actions

Multiattack.

The cultist makes three attacks, using Gauntlet or Oppressive Burst in any combination. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Dominate Person, if available.

Gauntlet.

Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) Bludgeoning damage.

Oppressive Burst.

Ranged Attack Roll: +8, range 120 ft. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) Psychic damage, and the target can't take Reactions until the start of the cultist's next turn.

Reactions

Counterattack.

Trigger: The cultist is hit by an attack roll. Response: The cultist makes one Gauntlet or Oppressive Burst attack against the triggering creature.

Spellcasting

The cultist casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):

1/day: Dominate Person

2 each/day: Calm Emotions, Detect Thoughts