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NPC, Cultist 5e

Medium Humanoid, Not Good

The NPC, Cultist is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP). It has 12 AC and 9 hit points. Shrouded in a tattered robe that reeks of incense and decay, this hollow-eyed devotee clutches a curved dagger with the desperate grip of one who has surrendered their soul. Strange symbols carved int...

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

9

Challenge

1/8

25 XP

Shrouded in a tattered robe that reeks of incense and decay, this hollow-eyed devotee clutches a curved dagger with the desperate grip of one who has surrendered their soul. Strange symbols carved into their exposed skin seem to writhe in the flickering candlelight.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +0 (11)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +0 (10)
INT +0 (10)
WIS +0 (11)
CHA +0 (10)
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Languages Any

Special Traits & Features

Dark Devotion
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/8 • 25 XP

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Bandits, Veteran Captains, Archers, Spies, Bandit Thugs
Encounter Hook: Fortified within ruined choke points, collecting illicit road tolls and laying carefully organized ambushes.

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 NPC, Cultist?

NPC, Cultist is a Challenge Rating 1/8 creature, granting 25 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of NPC, Cultist?

NPC, Cultist has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 9 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight NPC, Cultist?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, NPC, Cultist (CR 1/8) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

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