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Monster

Death Knight Aspirant

Small, Medium Undead · Chaotic Evil

Monster Manual (2024) Page 93
Armor Class 20
Hit Points 178 (21d8 + 84)
Speed Walk 30 ft.
CR 11
STR 20 +5
DEX 10 +0
CON 18 +4
INT 10 +0
WIS 12 +1
CHA 16 +3

Traits

Magic Resistance

The aspirant has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Marshal Undead

Undead creatures of the aspirant's choice (excluding itself) in a 60-foot Emanation [Area Of Effect] originating from it have Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws. It can't use this trait if it has the condition.

Actions

Multiattack

The aspirant makes three Dread Blade attacks.

Dread Blade

Melee Attack +9, reach 5 ft. 14 () Slashing damage plus 10 () Necrotic damage.

Hellfire Orb Recharge 5

DEX Save DC 15, each creature in a 20-foot-radius Sphere [Area Of Effect] centered on a point the aspirant can see within 120 feet of itself.
Failure: 21 () Fire damage plus 21 () Necrotic damage.
Success: Half damage.

Reactions

Parry

{@actTrigger} The aspirant is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. {@actResponse} The aspirant adds 4 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.
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