Phalanx Leader Source: Theros Bestiary TBVXVIII His soldiers etch his words on the insides of their shields, their inspiration always in sight during battle. "name": "Phalanx Leader (TBVXVIII)" "size": "Medium" "type": "humanoid" "subtype": "human" "alignment": "Any alignment" "ac": !!int "18" "ac_class": "breastplate, shield" "hp": !!int "48" "hit_dice": "8d8 + 16" "modifier": !!int "3" "stats": - !!int "16" - !!int "16" - !!int "14" - !!int "11" - !!int "14" - !!int "13" "speed": "30 ft." "saves": - "strength": !!int "5" - "dexterity": !!int "5" "senses": "passive Perception 10" "languages": "Common" "cr": "3" "traits": - "desc": "While the phalanx leader is holding a spear, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from the phalanx leader when they move within 5 feet of it. When the phalanx leader hits a creature with an opportunity attack using its spear, the creature takes an extra 4 (1d8) piercing damage, and the creature’s speed becomes 0 for the rest of the turn." "name": "Hold the Line" "actions": - "desc": "The phalanx leader makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks." "name": "Multiattack" - "desc": "Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage, or 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack." "name": "Spear" - "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked [prone](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#prone)." "name": "Shield Bash" "reactions": - "desc": "Whenever the phalanx leader becomes targeted by a spell, that spell's caster determines whether the following happens: - The phalanx leader speaks words of inspiration as a bonus action. It and its allies within 30 ft. of it that can hear it are affected. Until the end of combat, each gains a +1 bonus to damage rolls and Strength and Dexterity checks, and each gains 4 (1d8) temporary [Hit Points](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb)." "name": "Heroic" "source": - "TBVXVIII" "image": "Compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/phalanx-leader-tbvxviii.webp"
