Orc Hordeknight
Medium Humanoid, varies
- Armor Class 20 (Plate Armor and Shield)
- Hit Points 60(8d8+24)
- Speed 30ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 17 (+3) 13 (+1) 17 (+3) 10 (+0) 15 (+2) 10 (+0)
- Skills Athletics +5, Perception +4
- Senses darkvision 60ft., passive Perception 14
- Languages Common, Orc
- Proficiency Bonus +2
- Challenge 3 (700 xp)
Dauntless The orc has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened
Martial Advantage The orc can deal one additional damage die on a weapon attack against a creature it hits with a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of the orc that isn't incapacitated.
Tactical Advantage The orc has advantage on initiative checks.
Tactical Defender When the orc takes the Dodge action, it can regain its reaction at the start of every creature's turn. Additionally, whenever allied creatures within 5ft. of the orc are targeted with an attack, the attack targets the orc instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The orc can make two attacks with their Longsword or Crossbow
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, 10ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8+3) slashing damage.
Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, 150/600ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10+1) piercing damage.
Bonus Action
Coordinated Strike While within 5ft. of of an ally that is not incapacitated, the orc can use its bonus action to make an additional weapon attack
Reactions
Sentinel When a creature provokes opportunity attacks or makes an melee attack against the orc or an allied creature within 5ft. of the the orc, the orc can make a melee weapon attack against that creature. On a hit, a Medium or smaller creature must succeed a DC 13 Strength saving throw or have its movement speed reduced to 0.
Orc Hordeknight
Orc hordeknights are often associated with militaristic civilizations that primarily focus on expansion and conquest. Whereas many orcs are often assumed to be wild, berserk raiders in combat, hordeknights are characterized by their discipline and tactical prowess. These warriors are trained to endure the horrors of countless battles to face down any threat, and overcome powerful opponents thanks to their tactical knowledge and coordination.
Martial Veterans
What sets hordeknights apart from other warriors is strategy and tactics. They will use their environment to give themselves an advantage, using it as cover and provide cover for their allies in combat. Because of their coordination, a small of squadron of hordeknights are able to hold off a much larger force with little difficulty.