Actions

Multiattack

Lucius makes two attacks with his weapon or casts a spell and makes one attack.

Scepter of Ruin

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft.

Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) necrotic damage

• This damage ignores resistance
• Creatures immune to necrotic damage instead take half damage
• A creature hit while at 0 HP automatically fails two death saving throws

Punitive Command

One creature Lucius can see within 60 ft. must succeed on a Wisdom save (DC 20) or:

• Is Frightened
• Has disadvantage on all attack rolls
• Takes 18 (4d8) necrotic damage at the start of its turn
  (Ends on save at end of turn)

Reactions

Grave Rebuke

When Lucius is hit by an attack:

• Attacker takes 18 (4d8) necrotic damage
• Lucius regains HP equal to half the damage dealt

Legendary Actions

(3/Round) Lucius regains legendary actions at the start of his turn.

Command Undead

One allied undead immediately moves up to half its speed and makes one attack.

Finish Them (Costs 2 Actions)

Lucius makes one weapon attack against a creature at 0 HP.
The target immediately fails Two death saving throws.

Unyielding Authority (Costs 3 Actions)

Lucius casts Blight or Danse Macabre without expending a spell slot.

Usual Tactics

Tactical Reference (DM Use)

Opening

• Animate / reposition undead
• Establish control zones
• Punish early aggression

Mid-Fight

• Stay near frontline
• Drain HP via Grave Rebuke
• Execute downed targets immediately

If Pressured

• Darkness + Command Undead
• Force enemies to choose between him and Lydia

Lucius Never

• Chases runners
• Trades blows inefficiently
• Wastes actions on fair play