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{{edition|Cultist}}
{{5esrd}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Cultist 
|sorttext=
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Note: Habitat is not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Humanoid <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Any Race, Cultist <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Any Non-Good Alignment <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=12 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=Leather Armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=9 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=2d8 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=30 ft. <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
|str=11 
|dex=12 
|con=10
|int=12
|wis=11
|cha=10
|saves= <!--bonus to save; Athletics +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}} +2, {{SRD5|Religion}} +2
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses= <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=10 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages=Any one language (usually Common) <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|habitat=Urban
|cr=1/8 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|npc=true
|summary= <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Dark Devotion
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The cultist has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}s against being {{srd5lc|Charmed}} or {{srd5lc|Frightened}}.

|action1=Scimitar
|alimit1=
|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack|Melee}} or {{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d6+1) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.
}}
{{SRD5ref}} Cultists swear allegiance to dark powers such as elemental princes, demon lords, or archdevils. Most conceal their loyalties to avoid being ostracized, imprisoned, or executed for their beliefs. Unlike evil acolytes, cultists often show signs of insanity in their beliefs and practices.

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===List of Cultists===
{{5e Monster List|Cultist}}

===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Cultist}}

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
[[Category:SRD5 NPCs]]
[[Category:5e Cultist|Cultist NPC]]

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Alignment	Any Non-Good Alignment +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	0.125 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	1/8 +
Creature Name	Cultist +
Experience Points	25 +
Features	Dark Devotion + and Scimitar +
Habitat	Urban +
Hit Dice	2d8 +
Hit Points	9 +
NPC	true +
Name	Cultist +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Cultist 5e +
Subtype	Any Race + and Cultist +
Type	Humanoid +