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Cult Fanatic

Cult Fanatic 5e reference with CR 2, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 2HumanoidStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A fanatic cultist, often a human, with wild eyes and an emaciated appearance. They wear dark robes adorned with occult symbols, carry daggers or sacrificial knives, and often have ritual scars or tattoos.

Quick 5e Answer

Cult Fanatic CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Cult Fanatic is a CR 2 humanoid for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 13, HP 33 (6d8 + 6), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR2
TypeHumanoid
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC13
HP33 (6d8 + 6)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Cult Fanatic

Medium, Humanoid, Any Non-Good Alignment

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class13
Hit Points33 (6d8 + 6)
Challenge2 β€’ 450 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Religion +2, Deception +4, Persuasion +4
Senses
Passive Perception 11
Passive Perception
11
Languages
Any one language
STR11+0
DEX14+2
CON12+1
INT10+0
WIS13+1
CHA14+2

Traits

Dark Devotion

The fanatic has Advantage on saving throws against being Charmed or Frightened.

Actions

Multiattack

The fanatic makes two Dagger attacks.

Dagger

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage.

Spellcasting

The fanatic casts divine spells using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability, usually favoring command, inflict wounds, and spiritual weapon.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Urban

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Tight Alleys β€’ Carts and Stalls β€’ Clocktower Base
BaseOpen

Temple

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Processional Steps β€’ Polished Stone β€’ Altar
BaseOpen

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Cult Fanatic Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Cult Fanatic 5e reference: CR 2 humanoid, AC 13, HP 33 (6d8 + 6), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Urban, Temple. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Cult Fanatic into a focused hunt.

Using Cult Fanatic in play

Cult Fanatic can be used in Urban, Temple when you want a CR 2 humanoid that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Cult Fanatic works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Cult Fanatic useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Urban, Temple.
  • Works as a CR 2 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Cult Fanatic as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Cult Fanatic 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Cult Fanatic in D&D 5e?

Cult Fanatic is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 2 humanoid.

What type of monster is Cult Fanatic?

Cult Fanatic is listed as a humanoid.

Does Cult Fanatic have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Cult Fanatic?

Yes. This page links to Cult Fanatic token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.