Briarknight

Multiattack. The briarknight makes three attacks, using Thorned Greatclub, Shortbow, or both.

Thorned Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) bludgeoning or piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) force damage.

Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Nature's Wrath (Recharge 5-6). The briarknight conjures spectral vines from the earth. Each enemy within 15 feet of the briarknight must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or have the Restrained condition for 1 minute. A Restrained creature repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Spellcasting. The briarknight casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):

2/day each: ensnaring strike, moonbeam, find steed, misty step

Smite. Immediately after the briarknight hits a target with an attack roll, the briarknight can force that target to make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target suffers one of the following effects of the blackguard’s choice:

Blind. The target is blinded for 1 minute. The blinded target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Frighten. The target is frightened of the briarknight for 1 minute. The frightened target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.