Nyxborn Shieldmate Source: Theros Bestiary, Vol. III In Meletis, the walls have ears. In Akros, they have blades. "name": "Nyxborn Shieldmate" "size": "Medium" "type": "1st-level transmutation 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": "1" "traits": - "desc": "While the shieldmate is holding a spear, other creatures provoke an opportunity\ \ attack from the shieldmate when they move within 5 feet of it. When the shieldmate\ \ 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" - "desc": "The shieldmate's weapon attacks are magical." "name": "Magic Weapons" - "desc": "In addition to being a creature, the shieldmate is a 1st-level divine\ \ transmutation spell with no target." "name": "Spell Nature" - "desc": "The shieldmate glows with the soft light of the night sky, shedding dim\ \ light in a 15-foot radius." "name": "Starlight Form" "actions": - "desc": "The shieldmate 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." "name": "Shield Bash" "source": - "TBVIII"