Blackguard

CreatureVGMp. 2112014

Medium humanoid, lawful NX chaotic NY evil

Armor Class
18 (plate armor)
Hit Points
153 (18d8 + 72)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
8 (3,900 XP)
STR
18
+4
DEX
11
+0
CON
18
+4
INT
11
+0
WIS
14
+2
CHA
15
+2
Saving Throws
Cha +5, Wis +5
Skills
Athletics +7, Deception +5, Intimidation +5
Senses
passive Perception 12
Languages
any one language (usually Common)

Actions

Multiattack.

The blackguard makes three attacks with its glaive or its shortbow.

Glaive.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) slashing damage.

Shortbow.

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

Dreadful Aspect (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).

The blackguard exudes magical menace. Each enemy within 30 feet of the blackguard must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. If a frightened target ends its turn more than 30 feet away from the blackguard, the target can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting.

The blackguard is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following paladin spells prepared:

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            "{@spell branding smite}",
            "{@spell find steed}"
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