Oathless Wretch

Oathless Wretch is a hostile Countermeasure Aberration in Baldur's Gate 3.

Involvement

Oathless Wretch may appear during the final battle Atop the Netherbrain if the party side with the Emperor and a Paladin is present.

Combat

Attacks and actions

 Divine Smite ( + )   –  Longsword +2

Damage: 11~39

1d8 + 7⁠Slashing

+ 2d8⁠Radiant

+ 1d8⁠Radiant

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

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Heat Metal ( + )

Damage: 2~16

2d8⁠Fire

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)

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Longsword +2

Damage: 8~15

1d8 + 7⁠Slashing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Repulsor (Illithid Power) ()

Damage: 2~12

2d6⁠Force

Push anything and anyone back 6 m / 20 ft.

 STR Save

 Range: 6 m (20 ft)

 Recharge: Short rest

 Thunderous Smite ( + + )   –  Longsword +2

Damage: 10~27

1d8 + 7⁠Slashing

+ 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

Loot

• Longsword +2
• Shield +1