Malik (zealot)

Zealot Malik is a human zealot and True Soul 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.

Involvement

Moonrise Towers

Malik is encountered when approaching Moonrise Towers for the first time, where he will stop the party and probe at their tadpoles through the use of his own Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen. Upon recognizing the party lead as a True Soul, Malik asks for news from the field; the party can respond with a variety of dialogue options, but upon asking Malik why he is on guard duty at the entrance of Moonrise Towers will have him reveal it's to recognize fellow True Souls.

If Minthara's demise is prevented and freed from the Moonrise Towers Prison, the party can lead her out of Moonrise through the main entrance. Passing by Malik and Merim will have them block the party's path, demanding an explanation as to why Minthara is not in her cell. Convincing them that Minthara has been wiped and is at the party's whim would have them satisfied with the explanation, and let the party and Minthara leave in peace.

Defending Moonrise Towers

If 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

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Halberd

Normal weapon damage

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Ranged Attack ()   –  Shortbow

Normal weapon damage

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Branding Smite ()

Normal weapon damage

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2d6 (2~12) Radiant

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

• This spell, unlike other Smite Spells, will work with Ranged weaponry.

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Thunderous Smite ()

Normal weapon damage

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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

 Lay on Hands: Greater Healing ()

Paladin Level x 4 hit points

Imbue your hands with divine power to heal an ally.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Lay on Hands: Lesser Healing ()

Paladin Level x 2 hit points

Imbue your hands with divine power to heal an ally.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Tactician and higher

 Abjure Enemy ()

 Frighten an enemy. They'll be easier to hit and cannot move.

Fiends and undead have Disadvantage on this Saving Throw

WIS Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Notable loot

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