Malik (zealot)

"Malik" redirects here. For the iron consul of the same name, see Malik (iron consul).

Zealot Malik is a True Soul zealot of the Cult of the Absolute in Act Two. He is stationed at the stairs leading into Moonrise Towers, guarding the entrance from intruders and vetting any new arrival before they can enter the seat of the Absolute.

“

Before the Absolute? I was nobody.

„

— Malik (zealot)

Involvement

Act Two

Moonrise Towers

If observed approaching the main entrance to Moonrise Towers for the first time, Malik stops the party and psionically probes their tadpoles through the use of his own. Upon recognizing the party as True Souls, Malik asks for news from the field; the party can respond with a variety of dialogue options. If asked why he is on guard duty at the entrance, he reveals being tasked to recognize fellow True Souls.

If Minthara is freed from the Moonrise Towers Prison, the party can lead her out of Moonrise Towers through the main entrance. Passing by Malik and Merim results in their blocking the party's path, demanding an explanation as to why Minthara is not in her cell. If convinced the party have the authority to escort her out (or that she has been fully subjugated), they are satisfied and the party may leave peacefully; otherwise Malik and Merin become hostile.

• [PERSUASION] She's completely loyal to me. I'll keep her in line. (DC 14)
• [INTIMIDATION] She goes where I take her - get out of my way. (DC 14)
• [DECEPTION] She's entirely repurposed, and has no will of her own. (DC 14)

Defending Moonrise Towers

If alive when the Nightsong is freed and the Harpers launch their assault on Moonrise Towers, Malik is killed during the subsequent battle. His corpse can be found at the bottom of the stairs of the main door entering Moonrise, at X: -157 Y: -135.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Branding Smite ( +  + )

Damage: 2~12

Normal weapon damage

+ 2d6Radiant

Your weapon gleams with astral radiance as you strike and possibly mark your targets with light, preventing it from turning  Invisible.

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Cleave ()   –  Halberd

Damage: 4 + modifiers

4 + half weaponSlashing

Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals.

AoE: 2 m / 7 ft (Cone)

Recharge: Short rest

 Hamstring Shot ()   –  Shortbow

Damage: 1~6

1d6Piercing

Shoot an enemy in the thigh and possibly reduce their Movement Speed by 50%.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Lacerate ()   –  Halberd

Damage: 5~14

1d10 + 4Slashing

Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed.

Undead and Constructs can't Bleed.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Lay on Hands: Greater Healing ( + 2)

Healing:

Paladin Level x 4Healing

Imbue your hands with divine power to heal an ally.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Lay on Hands: Lesser Healing ( + )

Healing:

Paladin Level x 2Healing

Imbue your hands with divine power to heal an ally.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Halberd

Damage: 5~14

1d10 + 4Slashing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Ranged Attack ()   –  Shortbow

Damage: 1~6

1d6Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Rush Attack ()   –  Halberd

Damage: 5~8

1d4 + 4Piercing

Charge forward and attack the first enemy in your way, possibly pushing them  Off Balance.

STR Save

 Range: 9 m / 30 ft

Recharge: Short rest

 Throw ()   –  Caustic Bulb

Damage:

Normal weapon damage

Throw a character or item from the world or your inventory.

Your Strength affects how much weight you can throw. Heavier items deal more damage.

The damage of weapons with the thrown property is the same as the weapon's melee damage.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Thunderous Smite ( +  + )

Damage: 2~12

Normal weapon damage

+ 2d6Thunder

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

Tactician and Honor mode

 Abjure Enemy ( + )

 Frighten an enemy. They'll have Disadvantage on ability checks and Attack rolls , and they cannot move.

Fiends and undead have Disadvantage on this Saving Throw

WIS Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Loot

• Caustic Bulb (if unused)
• Halberd
• Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen
• Moonrise Guard's Key
• Plate Armour
• Shortbow