---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/urban
- monster/size/medium
- monster/type/humanoid/any-race
aliases: ["Priest"]
---
# Priest
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Priest
![](compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/priest.png#token)
*Medium humanoid (any race), Any alignment*

- **Armor Class** 13  ([chain shirt](compendium/items/chain-shirt.md))
- **Hit Points** 27 (`5d8 + 5`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.

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

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Medicine +7, Persuasion +3, Religion +5
- **Senses** passive Perception 13

- **Languages** any two languages
- **Challenge** 2

## Traits

***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](compendium/spells/light.md), [sacred flame](compendium/spells/sacred-flame.md), [thaumaturgy](compendium/spells/thaumaturgy.md)

**1st level (4 1st-level slots)**: [cure wounds](compendium/spells/cure-wounds.md), [guiding bolt](compendium/spells/guiding-bolt.md), [sanctuary](compendium/spells/sanctuary.md)

**2nd level (3 2nd-level slots)**: [lesser restoration](compendium/spells/lesser-restoration.md), [spiritual weapon](compendium/spells/spiritual-weapon.md)

**3rd level (2 3rd-level slots)**: [dispel magic](compendium/spells/dispel-magic.md), [spirit guardians](compendium/spells/spirit-guardians.md)

## Actions

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

## Environment

urban