Cultist Fanatic

Small or Medium Humanoid, Neutral

AC: 13

Initiative: +2 (12)

HP: 44 (8d8 + 8)

Speed: 30 ft.

STR
11 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
13 (+1)

Saving Throws: Wis +4

Skills: Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2

Senses: Passive Perception 12

Languages: Common

CR: 2 (XP 450; PB +2)

Habitat: Any

Treasure: Individual, Relics

Spellcasting.

The cultist casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks):

At will: Light, Thaumaturgy

1/day: Hold Person

2/day: Command

Spiritual Weapon (2/Day).

The cultist casts the Spiritual Weapon spell, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

2/day: Spiritual Weapon

Actions

Pact Blade.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage.

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Cultist Fanatic

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 85 - Licenses and attribution