Priest — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

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

Priest has an Armor Class of 13 and 27 hit points (5d8+5).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Priest?

Priest 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 Priest?

Priest is a medium humanoid (any race), alignment any alignment.

Armor Class13

Hit Points27 (5d8+5)

Speed25 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

10

(+0)

DEX

10

(+0)

CON

12

(+1)

INT

13

(+1)

WIS

16

(+3)

CHA

13

(+1)

SkillsMedicine +7, Persuasion +3, Religion +4

Sensespassive Perception 13

Languagesany two languages

Special Abilities

Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, the priest can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6) radiant damage to a target on a hit. This benefit lasts until the end of the turn. If the priest expends a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the extra damage increases by 1d6 for each level above 1st.

Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The priest has the following cleric spells prepared:

- Cantrips (at will): light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
- 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary
- 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon
- 3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians

Actions

Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.

Running Priest in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Priest 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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