War Priest 5e | D&D Monsters Guide for 5th Edition

War Priests worship deities of war, protection, and strategy. They plan tactics, lead soldiers into battle, confront enemy spellcasters, and tend to casualties.

A war priest might command an army or serve as the right hand of a warlord on the battlefield.

War priests typically adorn themselves with a symbol of their faith. You can roll on the War Priest Holy Symbols table below, or choose one that fits your campaign.

WAR PRIEST HOLY SYMBOLS

d8 Holy Symbol

1. Vial of iridescent liquid
2. Hilt of a broken sword
3. Piece of stained glass from a shrine
4. Clay figurine of a ki-rin or another Celestial
5.Torch carved so that a hand appears to be holding the flame
6. Circlet of woven reeds
7. Scrimshawed bone
8. Vessel such as a cup, a jug, an urn, or an amphora

Medium Humanoid (Cleric), Any Alignment

Proficiency Bonus: +4
Armor Class: 18 (Plate)
Hit Points: 117 (18d8 + 36)
Speed: 30 ft.

STR – 16 (+3)
DEX – 10 (+0)
CON – 14 (+2)
INT – 11 (+0)
WIS – 17 (+3)
CHA – 13 (+1)

Saving Throws: Con +6, Wis +7

Skills: Intimidation +5, Religion +4

Senses: passive Perception 13

Languages: any two languages

Challenge: 9 (5,000 XP)

ACTIONS

Multiattack: The war priest makes two Maul attacks, and it uses Holy Fire.

Maul: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 10 (3d6) radiant damage.

Holy Fire: The war priest targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw.

On a failed save, the target takes 12 (2d8 + 3) radiant damage, and it is blinded until the start of the war priest’s next turn.

On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn’t blinded.

Spellcasting: The war priest casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):

At will: light, spare the dying, thaumaturgy

1/day each: banishment, command, dispel magic, flame strike, guardian of faith, hold person, lesser restoration, revivify

BONUS ACTIONS

Healing Light (Recharge 4-6). The war priest or one creature of its choice within 60 feet ofit regains 12 (2d8 + 3) hit points.

Frequently Asked Question of War Priest

War Priest is an amazing creature, but many people are confused by it, and so they ask some questions. Here are the answers to those questions;

1. What Is War Priest In DND 5e?

War priests worship deities of war, protection, and strategy. They plan tactics, lead soldiers into battle, confront enemy spellcasters, and tend to casualties.

A war priest might command an army or serve as the right hand of a warlord on the battlefield.

2. How Does War Priest Make Attacks?

The war priest targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw.

On a failed save, the target takes 12 (2d8 + 3) radiant damage, and it is blinded until the start of the war priest’s next turn.

On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn’t blinded.

3. Where Get To Find War Priest 5e?

War Priest can be found in the sourcebook of Mordenkainen’s Monster of the Multiverse, and its full details are detailed in the book.

4. Which Attacks Does War Priest Uses In DND 5e?

The war priest makes two Maul attacks, and it uses Holy Fire.

As this blog post is all about the topic of the War Priest, I hope that you’ve enjoyed reading it. Please share this blog post with your friends if you find it useful.