Salazon

Salazon is a human who guards a Zhentarim hideout in Act One.

“

Gah, Helm's orbs. Thought you were Flaming Fist. Down you go, then. They'll be on us soon, so if you're looking to trade you'd best be quick.

„

— Salazon, granting entry to the hideout

Involvement

Act One

Salazon guards the entrance to the Zhentarim Basement at Waukeen's Rest. See Find the Missing Shipment for details about the encounter with him.

Companion approval

The following responses grant companion approval:

• [NON-BERSERKER] [INTIMIDATION] Careful. You won't kill me, but you will make me mad. (DC 15)
  •  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

• [WIZARD] [PERSUASION] That spell, in close quarters? You're going to hurt yourself. (DC 15 )
  • Salazon: ... let's say I'd rather not fight, then. What's your business down here?
    • [ROGUE] Flick out a single hand-sign: 'profit'.  +1  +1  +5  +1

Combat

Attacks and actions

 Colour Spray ( + )

 Blind creatures up to a combined 33 Hit Points.

 Range: Self

 Fire Bolt ()

Damage: 1~10

1d10⁠Fire

Hurl a mote of fire.

 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)

 Off-Hand Attack (Melee) ()   –  Dagger

Damage: 2~5

1d4 + 1⁠Piercing

Make a melee attack with your off-hand weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Poison Spray ()

Damage: 1~12

1d12⁠Poison

Project a puff of noxious gas, dealing 1d12⁠⁠Poison to a target.

 CON Save

 Range: 3 m (10 ft)

 Shocking Grasp ()

Damage: 1~8

1d8⁠Lightning

The target cannot use Reactions. This spell has  Advantage on creatures with metal Armour.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Throw ()   –  Alchemist's Fire

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: 3-18 m (10-60 ft)

 Thunderwave ( + )

Damage: 2~16

2d8⁠Thunder

Release a wave of thunderous force that pushes away all creatures and objects in an area, while also dealing Thunder damage.

 CON Save

 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

Loot

• Alchemist's Fire (if unused)
• Dagger
• Engraved Key (Salazon)
• Quarterstaff
• Simple Robe