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'''Anders''' is a [[Human]] and [[Paladin]] of [[Tyr]], who is hunting {{CharLink|Karlach}} with his companions in [[The Risen Road]].

==Overview==

===Background===

Anders is a fallen Paladin of Tyr that broke his oath. He made a pact with the Arch-devil [[Zariel]] in exchange for power. In exchange for this power, Anders must provide Zariel a soul - either his own, or that of Karlach.

Anders can be found in the [[The_Risen_Road#Toll_House|Risen Road Toll House]], alongside his companions, {{CharLink|Cyrel}} and {{CharLink|Trynn}}. If spoken to, he tells the party that the Toll House is under Tyr's protection and is safe. He explains that they are hunting a dangerous one-horned devil in the form of a [[Tiefling]] that is responsible for slaughtering refugees. He requests aid from the party in hunting the devil. This starts the quest {{Quest|Hunt the Devil}}.

If succeeding at seeing through Anders' ruse, or by using {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} on the corpse in the next room to learn the truth, Anders will reveal that he is a fallen Paladin of Tyr and has made a pact with the Archdevil {{CharLink|Zariel}} in exchange for power. In return, Zariel demands either Anders' soul, or the head of a tiefling that escaped from her, {{CharLink|Karlach}}.

 

==Companion approval==

Meeting him before talking with Karlach  

==Combat==

===Attacks and Abilities ===

{{Feature box|divine smite}}

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{{Feature box|thunderous smite}}

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* {{CharLink|Trynn}}

===Encounter Details===

Anders can be an incredibly dangerous opponent for early game parties. With his {{SAI|Divine Smite}} and {{SAI|Extra Attack}}, he can deal a ton of damage and easily kill a party member in a single turn.

===Tactics===

Fighting against Anders is a damage race. Attempts to slow him down will likely fail due to his high saving throws so the party is better off trying to deal as much damage as they can to him as quickly as possible. Once he is dead, neither Cyrel nor Trynn will be much of an issue due to their low damage.

The party can also start the battle by ambushing Cyrel when she periodically walks outside onto the balcony. A successful {{SAI|Shove}} can push her off the cliff and kill her instantly, reducing the number of enemies in the fight.