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{{5e Monster
|name=Priest 
|sorttext=Priest NPC
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; 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, Cleric, Priest
|align=Any Alignment <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=13 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=Chain Shirt <!--reason if given-->
|hp=27 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=5d8+5 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=25 ft. <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
|str=10 
|dex=10 
|con=12
|int=13
|wis=16
|cha=13
|saves=
|skills={{SRD5|Medicine}} +7, {{SRD5|Persuasion}} +3, {{SRD5|Religion}} +4
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses= <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=13 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages=Any two languages <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|habitat=Urban
|cr=2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|npc=true
|summary=A mid-level leader of a religious order. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Divine Eminence
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=As a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}}, the priest can expend a {{srd5lc|Spell Slot}} to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6) {{srd5lc|Radiant}} damage to a target on a hit. This benefit lasts until the end of the {{srd5lc|Turn}}. If the priest expends a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the extra damage is increased by 1d6 for each level above 1st.

|feature2=Spellcasting
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}} is {{SRD5|Wisdom}} (spell save {{SRD5|DC}} 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The priest has the following {{SRD5|Cleric}} spells prepared:<br />
:Cantrips (at will): {{5e Spell Line|Light, Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy}}<br />
:1st level (4 {{srd5lc|Spell Slot|slot}}s): {{5e Spell Line|Cure Wounds, Guiding Bolt, Sanctuary}}<br />
:2nd level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Lesser Restoration, Spiritual Weapon}}<br />
:3rd level (2 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Dispel Magic, Spirit Guardians}}

|action1=Mace
|alimit1=
|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 3 (1d6) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.
}}
{{SRD5ref|y}} 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 rights.

A priest typically has one or more {{5edlc|Acolyte NPC|acolytes}} to help with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties.
{{SRD5end}}

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

==List of Priests==
{{5e Monster List/UL|Priest}}
''Also see {{SRD5|Cleric#List of Clerics|List of Clerics}}''

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
[[Category:SRD5 NPCs]]

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Alignment	Any Alignment +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	2 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	2 +
Creature Name	Priest +
Experience Points	450 +
Features	Divine Eminence +, Spellcasting + and Mace +
Habitat	Urban +
Hit Dice	5d8+5 +
Hit Points	27 +
NPC	true +
Name	Priest +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Priest NPC +
Subtype	Any Race +, Cleric + and Priest +
Summary	A mid-level leader of a religious order. +
Type	Humanoid +