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NPC, Cult Fanatic 5e

Medium Humanoid, Not Good

The NPC, Cult Fanatic is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 13 AC and 33 hit points. This zealot's eyes burn with the fervor of absolute belief, their scarred hands clutching a profane holy symbol that seems to pulse with malevolent energy. Self-inflicted ritual marks cover their arms...

Armor Class

13

Hit Points

33

Challenge

2

450 XP

This zealot's eyes burn with the fervor of absolute belief, their scarred hands clutching a profane holy symbol that seems to pulse with malevolent energy. Self-inflicted ritual marks cover their arms like a map of devotion written in flesh and pain.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +0 (11)
DEX +2 (14)
CON +1 (12)
INT +0 (10)
WIS +1 (13)
CHA +2 (14)
Skills Deception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2
Languages Any

Special Traits & Features

Dark Devotion Normal Spellcasting
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

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, Cult Fanatic?

NPC, Cult Fanatic is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

NPC, Cult Fanatic has an Armor Class (AC) of 13 and approximately 33 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight NPC, Cult Fanatic?

For a party of 4 adventurers, NPC, Cult Fanatic represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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