Combat Caster. The zealot can perform the somatic components of spells even when it has weapons or a shield in one or both hands.

Danger Sense. The zealot has advantage on Dexterity saving throws.

Rage (2/Day). As a bonus action, the zealot can enter a rage for 1 minute. While raging, the zealot gains the following benefits:

• Advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws
• Melee weapon attacks deal an addition 2 damage.
• The zealot gains resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.

Spellcasting. The zealot is a 6th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). The zealot has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame

• 1st level (4 slots): fog cloud, thunderwave

• 2nd level (3 slots): gust of wind, shatter

• 3rd level (3 slots): call lightning, sleet storm

Thunderbolt Strike. When the zealot deals damage to a Large or smaller creature, it can also push it up to 10 feet away from it.

Actions

Multiattack. The zealot makes three attacks with its warhammer.

Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage, or 10 (1d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage while raging.

Reactions

Storm’s Wrath (3/Day). When a creature within 5 feet of the zealot hits it with an attack, it can use its reaction to cause that creature to make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. The creature takes 9 (2d8) lightning damage on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage on a successful one.

medium

humanoid

cr5

nerzugals-extended-bestiary

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