Stropes

Devastator Stropes is a Hobgoblin member of the Cult of Bhaal found in the Undercity Ruins, underneath Baldur's Gate. He will attack the party if they attempt to cross the Manslaughter Chasm.

Involvement

As part of the "test" to enter the Bhaal Temple, the  Farslayer of Bhaal Ghislev surprises the party with a combat encounter. He begins casting a ritual spell to kill the party after a certain number of turns, and his minions including Stropes appear and attack the party as they attempt to cross the bridge to stop Ghislev.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Fire Bolt ()

Damage: 1~10

1d10⁠Fire

Hurl a mote of fire.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Chromatic Orb: Fire ( + )

Damage: 2~16

2d8⁠Fire

Hurl a sphere of energy that deals 2d8Fire damage and creates a  Fire surface.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Main Hand Attack ()   –   Quarterstaff

Damage: 2~7

1d6 + 1⁠Bludgeoning

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Topple ()   –   Quarterstaff

Damage: 1~4

1d4⁠Bludgeoning

Swipe at a creature to knock it Prone.

 DEX Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

Notable loot

•  Quarterstaff

Related quests

• ⁠Get Orin's Netherstone