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Dark Devotion: The lieutenant has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
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Spellcasting: The lieutenant is a 2nd-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will):
Thaumaturgy, Sacred Flame, Toll the Dead1st level (3 slots):
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Necrotic Rebuke (Recharges on a Short or Long Rest): When the lieutenant takes damage from a creature within 5 feet of him, he can use his reaction to deal 1d6 necrotic damage to the attacker, and the attacker must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.
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Multiattack: The lieutenant makes two melee attacks.
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Dagger: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
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Inflict Wounds (Spell, 1st level): Melee Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d10) necrotic damage.
- The lieutenant will likely use this on a target that has been weakened or on a player who poses a significant threat. This spell can potentially drop a level 1 player in a single hit, making it a dangerous choice but one that adds tension to the encounter.
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Toll the Dead (Cantrip): Ranged Spell Attack: The target must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or take 4 (1d8) necrotic damage. If the target is missing any hit points, it takes 8 (1d12) necrotic damage instead.
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Bane (Spell, 1st level): Up to three creatures of the lieutenant’s choice that he can see within 30 feet must make a DC 12 Charisma saving throw. Whenever a target that fails this saving throw makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the attack roll or saving throw.
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Shield of Faith (Bonus Action, 1st level): The lieutenant can cast this spell on himself to gain a +2 bonus to AC for up to 10 minutes, providing some extra protection when he’s taking heavy hits.
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Description
+4 saving throw
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Opening Moves: The lieutenant will likely open the fight by casting Bane on the most aggressive or dangerous-looking players, trying to hinder their ability to land attacks or resist his spells. He might also cast Shield of Faith on himself if he anticipates needing extra defense.
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Combat Flow: The lieutenant will use Inflict Wounds on a player who’s within melee range and appears to be a significant threat, such as the party's tank or a damage dealer. He may use his dagger attack on weaker-looking targets, trying to pick off those who are already injured. If a player tries to flee or distance themselves, he might use Toll the Dead to finish them off.
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Defensive Tactics: If cornered, the lieutenant might use Necrotic Rebuke as a reaction to punish players who are attacking him in melee, possibly frightening them and buying himself time to retreat or cast another spell.
- If the Fight is Too Hard: You can reduce his hit points to around 25 or limit his use of Inflict Wounds to once during the encounter.
Lair and Lair Actions
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Lair Actions
On initiative count # (losing initiative ties), the [monster name] takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the [monster name] can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
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