Oathless Wretch

Oathless Wretch is a hostile Countermeasure Aberration character in Baldur's Gate 3 who may appear during the final battle Atop the Netherbrain if the player sides with the Emperor. It will appear if a paladin is present in the party.

Attacks and abilities

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Longsword +2

Normal weapon damage

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Divine Smite ()

Normal weapon damage

+

2d8 (2~16) Radiant

Your weapon deals an additional 2d8RadiantDRS damage, increased by 1d8Radiant damage when attacking Fiends or Undead.

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Thunderous Smite ()

Normal weapon damage

+

2d6 (2~12) Thunder

Your melee weapon rings with thunder as you strike, pushing your target 3 m / 10 ft away and possibly knocking them  Prone.

STR Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Heat Metal ()

2d8 (2~16) Fire

Cause a metal weapon or armour to glow red-hot and force the wearer to let go or receive Disadvantage on Attack rolls and Ability Checks.

If the creature is only wearing metal armour, it always receives Disadvantage.

If the creature is still touching the metal, you can use a bonus action on subsequent turns to deal another 2d8Fire and force the creature to let go or receive Disadvantage.

CON Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Loot

• Longsword +2
• Shield +1