Cult Fanatic — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

Q: What are Cult Fanatic's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Cult Fanatic has an Armor Class of 13 and 22 hit points (6d8-5).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Cult Fanatic?

Cult Fanatic is CR 2, worth 450 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Cult Fanatic?

Cult Fanatic is a medium humanoid (any race), alignment any non-good alignment.

Armor Class13

Hit Points22 (6d8-5)

Speed30 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

11

(+0)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

12

(+1)

INT

10

(+0)

WIS

13

(+1)

CHA

14

(+2)

SkillsDeception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2

Sensespassive Perception 11

Languagesany one language (usually Common)

Special Abilities

Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spell casting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The fanatic has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
- 1st level (4 slots): command, inflict wounds, shield of faith
- 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon

Actions

Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks.

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Running Cult Fanatic in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Cult Fanatic is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 2 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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