Zealot
Angrier Ardent, Medium Psionic Underling (Tier 2, CR 3)
Core Numerics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | 2 | Hit Points | 144 HP |
| Initiative | +0 | Speed | 30 ft. |
| Damage (base) | 19 | Damage (mod) | +8 |
Base Stats
| Attribute | STR | CON | DEX | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modifier | +4 | +0 | +4 | +0 | +8 | +8 |
Defenses
| Defense | Value | Defense | Value | Defense | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | 8 | Aegis | 0 | Fort | 9 |
| Ref | 8 | Will | 9 | DC | 15 |
Anatomy
Head (+4): +50% damage to headshots. Psi Core (Secret) (+2): +50% damage to the core, but only psionic attacks may target it. Artery (Secret: DC) (+4): Has 26 HP. If destroyed, target has DoT (26, until healed with psionics) Opening (Secret: DC) (+0): Attacks against this have +2 to hit. Arms (2) (+2): Required to use items, grapple, and perform actions. Has disadvantage to grapple for 1 round if hit, or forces immediate grapple check against attack roll to maintain it if one is active. Legs (2) (+2): If an attack/ability deals any effect besides damage to at least one leg, it also inflicts Cripple (10, 1 round). Tool (2) (chains) (+2): Has 11 HP, required to use certain actions.
Traits
Last Gasp: When killed, may take one last major action.
Withstand: The first time this creature would be reduced to 0 HP, they go to 1 HP instead.
Actions
Lash: Major action - Melee weapon attack, one arm, chain, 5 ft. range, single-target, 19 damage, multiattack (2). Soul Bind: Major and minor action - Ranged psionic attack, 30 ft. range, single-target, targets Will, grapples the target, broken with Endurance or psi skill. Pound of Flesh: Major action - Psionic ability, 45 ft. range, the Zealot takes 11 damage, then grants 19 damage temp HP to an ally. Holy Guardian: Reaction - Ranged psionic attack, 30 ft. radius, all targets, auto-hits, 3 damage, true damage. Chain Pain: Special - When the Zealot uses Aim, the attack either Ruptures (5, 2 rounds) the target or pulls them 30 feet. Rage of Aquarius: Special - The Zealot is Empowered while it has any negative conditions on itself.
Tactics
Same tactics as the Ardent if used offensively; spamming Holy Guardian goes without saying and needs no tactical thought. Use Pound of Flesh either with last Gasp or if acting in a supporting capacity.
Drops
180 EXP, 30 T2 Grist, 60 T1 Grist, 180 BG
Description
Ardents are already fanatical things, even if the object of their fanaticism isn’t actually very clear. These are the ones whose object of worship answered back.