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{{ up to date | 2023-09-04 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->
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| description = Redcap Blood Sages are a type of Fey creature in Baldur's Gate 3. Redcap Bloodsages can grant bloodlust to allies.
| description = Redcap Blood Sages are a type of Fey creature in Baldur's Gate 3. Redcap Bloodsages can grant bloodlust to allies.
| image = Redcap.jpg
| image = Redcap.jpg
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{{CharacterInfo
{{Infobox creature
|title =
| name = Redcap Blood Sage
|name = Redcap Blood Sage
| image = <gallery>
|image=[[File:Redcap Blood Sage Model.png|200px]]
Redcap Blood Sage Model.png|Model
|STR=16
Portrait Redcap Blood Sage.png|Portrait
|DEX=13
</gallery>
|CON=16
| va = Colm Gleeson
|INT=10
| race = [[Redcap]]
|WIS=14
| type = [[Humanoid]]
|CHA=9
| size = [[Small]]
|level=4
| class =  
|race=Redcap
| level = 4
|type=Fey
| e hp = 18
|HP=27; 35{{Tactician}}
| hp = 27
|AC=12
| t hp = 35
|speed=9m / 30ft
| ac = 12
|size=Medium
| movement m = 9
|weight=50kg / 100lbs
| weight kg = 35
|proficiency=2
| xp = 40
|initiative=+1
| str = 16
|location = [[Sunlit Wetlands]]
| dex = 13
|allies =Other Redcaps. [[Auntie Ethel]].
| con = 16
|passive={{PAS|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision}}{{PAS|Opportunity Attack}}{{PAS|War Caster: Concentration}}{{Tactician}}
| int = 10
|exp=40}}'''Redcap Blood Sages''' are a type of [[List_of_Creature_Types#Fey|Fey]] creature found in the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] during [[Act One]], being in the service of [[Auntie Ethel]]. Small, homicidal creatures born of bloodlust, they have to keep their caps steeped in blood to survive.
| wis = 14
| t wis = 17
| cha = 9
| resistances =  
| passives = Darkvision, Opportunity Attack
| t passives = Darkvision, Opportunity Attack, War Caster: Concentration
}}


Initially they aren't hostile, pretending to be sheep if you have or not overcome the illusion of the wetlands. However, if Ethel is made hostile in any way, they will become hostile when next encountered. Early on, they can prove to be quite difficult foes because of their unique spells and abilities.
'''Redcap Blood Sages''' are a type of [[List_of_Creature_Types#Fey|Fey]] creature in the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] during [[Act One]].


== Attacks and abilities ==
== Involvement ==
=== Act One ===
Redcap blood sages serve {{CharLink|Ethel}}. Born of bloodlust, these creatures keep their caps steeped in blood to survive. They initially appear as sheep to the party but become hostile if the party engage Ethel in combat.


* {{SAI|Unarmed Strike}}
== Combat ==
** {{Attack roll}}: +5
=== Attacks and abilities ===
* {{SAI|Open Wounds}}
{{Feature box|Bloodlust (redcap)}}
* {{SAI|Bloodlust (Redcap)|Bloodlust}}
{{Feature box|Hold Person}}
** Enables [[Redcap (creature)|Redcaps]] to use {{SAI|Multiattack: Bloodlust}}
{{Feature box|Open Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person}}
** {{Saving Throw|WIS|dc=12}}


== Tactics ==
=== Tactics ===
The '''Blood Sage''' favors keeping back from fighting, instead favoring spells to support their kind from the small island in the swamp. They will focus putting Bloodlust on a [[Redcap (creature)|Redcap]] so they can use their powerful [[Multiattack]] before following up with Open Wounds to give more of an advantage to their allies. Otherwise, they will use [[Hold Person]] instead to leave an enemy helpless to attack.
Blood sages favor distance in combat, preferring spells to support their kind. They focus applying Bloodlust to [[Redcap (creature)|redcaps]] so they can use {{SAI|Multiattack}} before following up with {{SAI|Open Wounds}} to provide more of an advantage to their allies. Otherwise, they use {{SAI|Hold Person}} to leave an enemy helpless to attack.


Despite their spells, they are quite helpless in a direct fight since they lack any weapons. It is best to close the distance to them and focus on attacking them to break their [[Concentration]] with Bloodlust or Hold Person. If someone is hit but their Open Wounds spell, a simple healing spell or potion will remove the [[Bleeding (Condition)|Bleeding]] condition.
Despite their spells, they are weak in a direct fight because they lack weapons. It is recommended to close the distance and focus on attacking them to break their [[Concentration]] with Bloodlust or Hold Person. If a party member is struck with Open Wounds, a simple healing spell or potion removes the [[Bleeding (Condition)|Bleeding]] condition.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* On [[Tactician]] difficulty, Blood Sages get a massive +3 boost to [[Wisdom]] and {{SAI|War Caster: Concentration}}, greatly increasing their spell difficulty and ability to maintain concentration.
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* On [[Tactician]] difficulty, blood sages receive a +3 boost to [[Wisdom]] and {{SAI|War Caster: Concentration}}, greatly increasing their spell difficulty and ability to maintain concentration.
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[[Category: Fey]][[Category: Redcaps]]
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Latest revision as of 05:30, 12 December 2024

Redcap Blood Sages are a type of Fey creature in the Sunlit Wetlands during Act One.

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Act One[edit | edit source]

Redcap blood sages serve Ethel Ethel. Born of bloodlust, these creatures keep their caps steeped in blood to survive. They initially appear as sheep to the party but become hostile if the party engage Ethel in combat.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Generic Buff.webp
Bloodlust Bloodlust ()
D6 Healing.png 3d6 (3~18) hit points

The redcap's bloodthirsty cries fill one of its allies with bloodlust. It heals when it kills a creature and can attack three times.

 Range: 12 m / 40 ft
Hold Person.webp
Hold Person Hold Person ()
Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't Move, Act, or React. Attacks from within  Range: 3 m / 10 ft are always Critical Hits. At the end of each turn, the affected creature can make a Wisdom Saving throw to end this condition.
WIS Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Generic Blood.webp
Open Wounds Open Wounds ()
D6 Piercing.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesPiercing

Rend a creature's flesh and make them Bleed.

DEX Save
 Range: 18 m /  ft

Tactics[edit | edit source]

Blood sages favor distance in combat, preferring spells to support their kind. They focus applying Bloodlust to redcaps so they can use Multiattack Multiattack before following up with Open Wounds Open Wounds to provide more of an advantage to their allies. Otherwise, they use Hold Person Hold Person to leave an enemy helpless to attack.

Despite their spells, they are weak in a direct fight because they lack weapons. It is recommended to close the distance and focus on attacking them to break their Concentration with Bloodlust or Hold Person. If a party member is struck with Open Wounds, a simple healing spell or potion removes the Bleeding condition.

Notes[edit | edit source]

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