Profane Lich Neophyte

Medium undead, neutral evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 104 (16d8 + 32)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	9 (-1)	14 (+2)	15 (+2)	17 (+3)	16 (+3)

Saving Throws Con +5, Int +5, Wis +6
Skills Religion +5, Perception +6, Survival +6
Damage Vulnerabilities radiant

Damage Resistances necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal, plus up to three other languages
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)

Special Traits

• Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the neophyte fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
• Rejuvenation. If it has a phylactery, the destroyed neophyte gains a new body in 4d10 days, regaining 1 hit point and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery.
• Spellcasting. The neophyte is a 6th level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The neophyte has the following cleric spells prepared:
• Cantrips (at will): guidance, poison spray, thorn whip
• 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, fog cloud, thunderwave
• 2nd level (3 slots): gust of wind, hold person, moonbeam
• 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, protection from energy, sleet storm
• Turn Resistance. The neophyte has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead.

Actions

• Commanding Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage, plus 4 (1d8) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw, or be charmed by the neophyte for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.