Acolyte 5e
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
The Acolyte is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/4 (50 XP). It has 10 AC and 9 (2d8) hit points.
Armor Class
10
Hit Points
9 (2d8)
Challenge
1/4
50 XP
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
CR 1/4 • 50 XP
Combat Role
Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Acolyte?
Acolyte is a Challenge Rating 1/4 creature, granting 50 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Acolyte?
Acolyte has an Armor Class (AC) of 10 and approximately 9 (2d8) hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Acolyte?
For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Acolyte (CR 1/4) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.
Use Acolyte in your campaign
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