Meletian Hoplite
Mythic Odysseys of Theros p. 229
- Size
- Medium
- Type
- humanoid
- Alignment
- any alignment
- AC
- 18 (breastplate, shield)
- Hit Points
- 49 (9d8+9)
- Speed
- walk 30 ft.
- Saving Throws
- Dex +4, Int +5
- Skills
- Arcana +5, History +5, Perception +3
- Passive Perception
- 13
- Languages
- Common
- Challenge
- 3
Traits
Spellcasting
The hoplite is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost (see "Actions" below)
- 1st level (4 slots): color spray, expeditious retreat, sleep
- 2nd level (2 slots): blur, cloud of daggers, invisibility
Actions
Multiattack
The hoplite makes three weapon attacks. It can replace one weapon attack with ray of frost.
Spear
Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage, or 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
Shield Bash
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Ray of Frost (Cantrip)
Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) cold damage, and the target's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of the hoplite's next turn.
Spells
mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost, color spray, expeditious retreat, sleep, blur, cloud of daggers, invisibility
Spell Slots
0,4,2
Other data
description
Meletian hoplites use a combination of cunning, faith, and magic to defend their coastal home. Most of these skilled soldiers serve in the Reverent Army, the defenders of Meletis, which uses an array of proven strategies and flexible troop formations to gain the advantage over foes. Bolstered by trained griffon and pegasus steeds, they strike foes where they least expect.
Hoplites are highly trained warriors, versed not only in strategy and tactics but in the glorification of the warrior's spirit, the basis of an ethos that forges an unbreakable bond between members of a military unit. In combat, hoplites typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories.
The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite contingents hailing from Theros's great poleis. Consider using these names for military forces characters encounter during their adventures or that they were once a part of.
Meletian Hoplite Unit Names:
| d8 | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kraken's Claw |
| 2 | Hands of Justice |
| 3 | Thassa's Spear |
| 4 | Ephara's Shield |
| 5 | Kindred of the Deep |
| 6 | Riders of Heliod |
| 7 | Keepers of Pyrgnos |
| 8 | The Skysworn |