Asterian Hoplite

Phalanx Fighting. When the Asterian Hoplite is within 5 feet of at least one allied creature that is not incapacitated and wielding a shield, the Hoplite gains a +1 bonus to AC (included in its AC) and advantage on saving throws against being frightened or grappled.

Hold the Line. While the hoplite is holding a spear, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from the hoplite when they move within 5 feet of it. When the hoplite hits a creature with an opportunity attack using its spear, the creature takes an extra 4 (1d8) piercing damage, and the creature’s speed becomes 0 for the rest of the turn.

Tactical Awareness. The hoplite has advantage on initiative rolls.

Multiattack. The Asterian Hoplite makes three attacks with its spear.

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target.
Hit: 10 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage, or 11 (1d12 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. If the hoplite hits with an opportunity attack using its spear, it deals an extra 4 (1d8) piercing damage, and the target’s speed is reduced to 0 for the rest of the turn (from Hold the Line).

Shield Bash (Recharge 5–6). Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 9 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Interception. When a creature the hoplite can see hits a target within 5 feet of the hoplite with an attack, the hoplite can use its reaction to reduce the damage the target takes by 1d10 + 4 (to a minimum of 0 damage).