Skeletal Champion

Stat block

Cha

5

Con

14

Dex

16

Int

6

Str

16

Wis

8

Speed

Walk: 30

Senses

darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Skills

Actions

• Multiattack. The skeleton makes two melee attacks.
• Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
• Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.

Languages

understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak

Reactions

• Shielding Riposte. When a creature within the skeletons reach misses with a melee attack against the skeleton or a creature within 5 feet, the skeleton makes a longsword attack against the attacker. The skeleton must be wielding a longsword to use this reaction.

Saving throws

Strength: 5; Dexterity: 5; Constitution: 4

Damage immunities

poison

Special abilities

• Undead Nature. A skeleton doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep.

Condition immunities

fatigue, poisoned

Damage vulnerabilities

bludgeoning