Arcane Blademaster (5e Creature)

Arcane Blademaster

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 20 (plate, shield) Hit Points 256 (27d8 + 135) Speed 30 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 20 (+5) 12 (+1) 20 (+5) 20 (+5) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) Saving Throws Con +11, Int +11, Wis +8 Skills Arcana +11, Athletics +11 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages any six languages Challenge 20 (25,000 XP) Blade Channeling. Once per turn when the blademaster hits a target with a melee weapon attack, it can cast a cantrip which requires a spell attack roll against the target. This spell attack automatically hits. Improved War Magic. When the blademaster uses an action to cast a spell, it may make one weapon attack as a bonus action. Magic Resistance. The blademaster has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Magic Weapons. The blademaster's weapon attacks are magical. Steel Focus. The blademaster has advantage on Constitution saving throws made to maintain concentration on spells. Superior Heavy Armor Master. While wearing heavy armor, the blademaster reduces any bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage taken from nonmagical weapons by 5. Spellcasting. The arcane blademaster is a 20th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 19, +11 to hit with spell attacks). The arcane blademaster has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, blade ward, fire bolt, shocking grasp, true strike 1st level (4 slots): burning hands, charm person, magic missile, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): magic weapon, misty step, see invisibility 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, fireball, fly, lightning bolt, tongues 4th level (3 slots): fire shield, stoneskin, wall of fire 5th level (3 slots): cone of cold, conjure elemental, hold monster, telekinesis 6th level (2 slots): globe of invulnerability, sunbeam 7th level (2 slots): prismatic spray, teleport 8th level (1 slots): power word stun 9th level (1 slots): meteor swarm ACTIONS Multiattack. The arcane blademaster makes four attacks. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 10 (1d10 + 5) slashing damage if used in two hands. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.

Years of practicing magic and combat are not enough to make an arcane blademaster. Only those rare individuals with a talent for both spells and swordplay have the potential, but even they undergo decades of study and training to truly be called a blademaster. Recommended Magic Items The arcane blademaster may be equipped with one or more of the following magic items at the GM’s discretion: +3 longsword, dwarven plate, ring of mind shielding, and two potions of supreme healing.

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