Priest

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

Armor Class: 13 (chain shirt)
Hit Points: 27 (5d8+5)
Speed: 25 ft.

STR: 10 (+0)
DEX: 10 (+0)
CON: 12 (+1)
INT: 13 (+1)
WIS: 16 (+3)
CHA: 13 (+1)

Skills: Medicine +7, Persuasion +3, Religion +5
Senses: passive Perception 13
Languages: any two languages
Challenge: 2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, the priest can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6) radiant damage to a target on a hit. This benefit lasts until the end of the turn. If the priest expends a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the extra damage increases by 1d6 for each level above 1st.

Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The priest has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon
3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians

Actions

Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.

About the priest

Priests bring the teachings of their gods to the common folk. They are the spiritual leaders of temples and shrines and often hold positions of influence in their communities. Evil priests might work openly under a tyrant, or they might be the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties.

How many for your party

Copies of the priest (450 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Priest for each difficulty, party of four
Party level	Easy	Medium	Hard	Deadly
Level 2	—	1	—	2–20
Level 3	1	—	2	3–20
Level 4	—	2	—	3–20
Level 5	2	3	4	5–20
Level 6	2	3	4–6	7–20
Level 7	3	4	5–6	7–20

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Questions

What CR is the Priest?

The Priest is challenge 2, worth 450 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Priest have?

27 hit points (5d8+5), with AC 13 from chain shirt.

How many should I use against four 2nd-level characters?

Against four level 2 characters, 1 is medium by the encounter XP budget.