Captain Hector Barbosa

Cursed Traits

Moonlight Curse

When Barbossa is exposed to moonlight or magical darkness, he becomes a spectral skeleton. While in this form:

• He gains resistance to radiant damage

• His melee attacks deal an additional 2d6 necrotic damage

• He can move through creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain, taking 5 (1d10) force damage if he ends his turn inside them.

Undying Greed

If Barbossa is reduced to 0 hit points while a piece of cursed Aztec gold remains within 60 feet, he instead drops to 1 HP and becomes Incorporeal until the end of his next turn. (1/long rest)

Actions

Multiattack

Barbossa makes three attacks with his Cursed Saber.

Cursed Saber (Melee Weapon Attack)

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target
Hit: 12 (1d10 + 7) slashing damage + 9 (2d8) necrotic damage if in moonlight.
If he hits a creature twice in the same turn, that creature must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be cursed: it takes half healing for 1 minute (save ends at end of turn).

Flintlock Blast (Ranged Weapon Attack)

+9 to hit, range 60 ft., one target
Hit: 18 (4d8) force damage. If the target is concentrating, it has disadvantage on the save.

Command the Damned (Recharge 5–6)

Barbossa summons 2d4 Undead Pirate Minions or revives any slain minions that died within the last minute. They appear in moonlight or shadows within 30 ft. and act on his initiative.

Bonus Actions

Moonlight Blink

If Barbossa starts his turn in moonlight, he can teleport up to 30 feet to another space also in moonlight or magical darkness.

Swashbuckler's Gambit

Barbossa makes a Cursed Saber attack with advantage. If it hits, the target cannot take reactions until the end of Barbossa’s next turn.

Reactions

Riposte (1/turn)

When a creature misses Barbossa with a melee attack, he can make a Cursed Saber attack against them.

Dead Man’s Grin (In Moonlight Only)

When a creature within 30 feet scores a critical hit against him, Barbossa reveals his skeletal grin, forcing them to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of their next turn.

Legendary Action (3/Day in Moonlight)

At the end of another creature’s turn, Barbossa may take one of the following actions (only in moonlight):

• Ghost Slash: Make one Cursed Saber attack.

• Slip Through Shadows: Teleport 20 feet to a shadowy or moonlit space.

• Dread Captain’s Orders: One Undead Pirate can make a weapon attack or move up to its speed.

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