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“Planetar: The divine warrior with emerald skin, celestial power, and a blade that smites evil in an instant!”
A Planetar is a towering celestial being, standing nearly 9 feet tall, with emerald-green skin that radiates divine energy. Its piercing, glowing eyes burn with unwavering purpose, capable of seeing through lies, illusions, and darkness itself. A halo of golden light hovers above its head, a constant reminder of its holy origins. Its most striking feature is its massive, feathered wings, spanning over 20 feet, shimmering with an ethereal glow, and exuding an aura of divine authority. Clad in radiant armor that seems forged from light itself, a Planetar wields an impossibly sharp greatsword, crackling with celestial power, capable of cutting down the strongest fiends with a single strike.
Behavior
Planetars are the ultimate divine enforcers, acting as both champions and executioners for the gods of good. They are utterly relentless in their pursuit of justice, utterly incorruptible, and incapable of deceit. Unlike their higher-ranking counterparts, the Solars, who serve as strategists and commanders, Planetars take a more active role in enforcing divine will, descending into battle when a cause is righteous and urgent. Despite their fearsome power, they are also benevolent protectors, guiding mortals in times of great need and healing the wounded with their holy magic. However, their wrath is swift and terrible—they show no mercy to fiends, betrayers, or those who commit grievous sins against the innocent.
Habitat
Planetars reside in the Upper Planes, particularly in realms like Mount Celestia or Elysium, where they serve the gods of justice, protection, and virtue. Their home is a place of radiant light, floating citadels, and immaculate beauty, untouched by corruption or evil. However, unlike many celestials who remain in their divine domains, Planetars frequently travel to the Material Plane, the Abyss, and even Hell when duty calls, engaging in battles against powerful evildoers and demonic forces.
Modus Operandi
A Planetar’s method of operation is swift, decisive, and unwavering. When summoned or sent by a deity, they assess the situation instantly with their supernatural wisdom and true sight. They prefer direct confrontation, wielding their massive greatsword in battle, cutting down evil with unmatched precision. However, they are also skilled in divine magic, using spells like Invisibility for stealth missions, Dispel Evil and Good to banish fiends, and Blade Barrier to trap foes in divine energy. They can also heal allies, making them both protectors and destroyers depending on the need. Planetars rarely act alone—if the situation calls for it, they will command Devas and other celestial beings, leading divine forces into battle against great evils.
Motivation
A Planetar exists for one reason only: to uphold the will of the gods of good. They seek to eradicate evil, protect the innocent, and restore balance where darkness has spread. Unlike mortals, they have no personal desires, ambitions, or emotions that cloud their judgment. They are unflinching in their duty, willing to sacrifice themselves without hesitation if it means fulfilling their divine mission. However, their rigid sense of justice can sometimes make them inflexible—while they are not cruel, they do not tolerate deception or half-measures when it comes to punishing wickedness. To be judged by a Planetar is to stand before the wrath of the heavens themselves—and only the truly righteous will be spared.
Planetar 5e
Planetar 5e
Planetar, Pathfinder
Planetar
Large celestial, lawful good
Armor Class 19 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 250 (20d10 + 120)
Speed 40 ft., fly 120 ft.
Abilities
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 (+7) | 20 (+5) | 22 (+6) | 18 (+4) | 22 (+6) | 26 (+8) |
Defenses
- Saving Throws Dex +11, Con +12, Wis +12, Cha +14
- Skills Insight +12, Perception +12, Persuasion +14, Religion +10
- Damage Resistances Radiant, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder
- Damage Immunities Necrotic, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
- Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Exhaustion, Poisoned
- Senses Truesight 120 ft., Passive Perception 22
- Languages All, Telepathy 120 ft.
- Challenge 16 (15,000 XP)
- Proficiency Bonus +6
Divine Awareness
The Planetar knows if it hears a lie.
Magic Resistance
The Planetar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Innate Spellcasting
The Planetar’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 22). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
- At will: Detect Evil and Good, Invisibility (self only)
- 3/day each: Blade Barrier, Dispel Evil and Good, Insect Plague
- 1/day each: Commune, Control Weather, Earthquake, Raise Dead
Actions
Multiattack
The Planetar makes two attacks with its Divine Greatsword.
Divine Greatsword (Melee Weapon Attack)
+13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
- Hit: 28 (6d6 + 7) slashing damage plus 18 (4d8) radiant damage.
- If the target is Evil-aligned, it must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the Planetar’s next turn.
Healing Touch (3/Day)
The Planetar touches another creature. The target regains 30 (6d8 + 3) hit points and is cured of any disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.
Holy Wrath (Recharge 5-6)
The Planetar unleashes a wave of celestial power in a 30-foot radius around itself. Each hostile creature in that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking 40 (9d8) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. Fiends and undead have disadvantage on the saving throw.
Judgment Strike (Recharge 5-6)
The Planetar focuses divine energy into a single devastating sword strike.
- If it hits, the target takes an additional 40 (8d10) radiant damage.
- If the target is Evil-aligned, it must make a DC 20 Charisma saving throw or be banished to its home plane for 1 minute.
Legendary Actions
The Planetar can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The Planetar regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
- Detect. The Planetar makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
- Divine Flight. The Planetar moves up to half its flying speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
- Holy Blade. The Planetar makes a Divine Greatsword attack.
- Celestial Rebuke (Costs 2 Actions). When hit by a melee attack, the Planetar erupts with divine energy, forcing the attacker to make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 20 (4d8) radiant damage.
Tactics
- Aerial Domination: The Planetar hovers high above enemies, striking from above with its Divine Greatsword and using legendary actions to stay mobile.
- Fiend Hunter: It prioritizes fiends and undead, using Judgment Strike early to try to banish powerful evil creatures.
- Blinding Assault: It aims to blind key enemies using Divine Greatsword, particularly spellcasters and archers.
- Tactical Healing: If wounded, the Planetar will retreat to a safe distance, use Healing Touch, then re-engage.
- Holy Wrath Synergy: It flies into the center of battle, unleashes Holy Wrath, then uses Multiattack to cut down weakened foes.
Planetar
Muscular, bald, and tall, this humanoid creature has emerald skin and two pairs of shining, white-feathered wings.
Family: Angels
Large celestial, lawful good
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 200 (16d10 + 112)
Speed 40 ft., fly 120 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 (+7) | 20 (+5) | 24 (+7) | 19 (+4) | 22 (+6) | 25 (+7) |
Saving Throws Con +12, Wis +11, Cha +12
Skills Perception +11
Damage Resistances radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened
Senses: truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 16 (15,000 XP)
Special Traits
- Angelic Weapons: The planetar’s weapon attacks are magical. When the planetar hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 5d8 radiant damage (included in the attack).
- Divine Awareness: The planetar knows if it hears a lie.
- Innate Spellcasting: The planetar’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 20). The planetar can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
- At will: detect evil and good, invisibility (self only)
- 3/day each: blade barrier, dispel evil and good, flame strike, raise dead
- 1/day each: commune, control weather, insect plague
- Magic Resistance: The planetar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
- Multiattack: The planetar makes two melee attacks.
- Greatsword: Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (4d6 + 7) slashing damage plus 22 (5d8) radiant damage.
- Healing Touch (4/Day): The planetar touches another creature. The target magically regains 30 (6d8 + 3) hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.
Section 15: Copyright Notice
System Reference Document 5.1 Copyright 2016, Wizards of the Coast, Inc.; Authors Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Chris Perkins, Rodney Thompson, Peter Lee, James Wyatt, Robert J. Schwalb, Bruce R. Cordell, Chris Sims, and Steve Townshend, based on original material by E. Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson.
Planetar
Muscular, bald, and tall, this humanoid creature has emerald skin and two pairs of shining, white-feathered wings.
Planetars are the generals of celestial armies. A typical planetar stands 9 feet tall and weighs 500 pounds. They focus on combat and the destruction of evil; though they understand diplomacy, a planetar would rather lead the charge against an army of fiends than negotiate peace.
Planetar CR 16
XP 76,800
NG Large outsider (angel, extraplanar, good)
Init +8; Senses darkvision 60 ft., detect evil, detect snares and pits, low-light vision, true seeing; Perception +27
Aura protective aura
DEFENSE
AC 32, touch 13, flat-footed 28 (+4 Dex, +19 natural, –1 size; +4 deflection vs. evil)
hp 229 (17d10+136); regeneration 10 (evil weapons and effects)
Fort +19, Ref +11, Will +19; +4 vs. poison, +4 resistance vs. evil
DR 10/evil; Immune acid, cold, petrification; Resist electricity 10, fire 10; SR 27
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., fly 90 ft. (good)
Melee +3 holy greatsword +27/+22/+17 (3d6+15/19–20) or slam +24 (2d8+12)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 16th)
Constant—detect evil, detect snares and pits, discern lies (DC 20), true seeing
At will—continual flame, dispel magic, holy smite (DC 21), invisibility (self only), lesser restoration, remove curse, remove disease, remove fear (DC 18), speak with dead (DC 20)
3/day—blade barrier (DC 21), flame strike (DC 22), power word stun, raise dead, waves of fatigue
1/day—earthquake (DC 25), greater restoration, mass charm monster (DC 25), waves of exhaustion
Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 16th)
- 8th—earthquake (DC 25), fire storm (DC 25)
- 7th—holy word (DC 24), regenerate (2)
- 6th—banishment(DC 23), greater dispel magic, heal, mass cure moderate wounds (DC 23)
- 5th—break enchantment, dispel evil (2, DC 22), plane shift (DC 22), righteous might
- 4th—death ward, dismissal (DC 21), neutralize poison (DC 21), summon monster IV
- 3rd—cure serious wounds (2), daylight, invisibility purge, summon monster III, wind wall
- 2nd—align weapon (2), bear’s endurance (2), cure moderate wounds (2), eagle’s splendor
- 1st—bless (2), cure light wounds (4), shield of faith
- 0 (at will)— detect magic, purify food and drink, stabilize, virtue
STATISTICS
Str 27, Dex 19, Con 24, Int 22, Wis 25, Cha 24
Base Atk +17; CMB +26; CMD 40
Feats Blind-Fight, Cleave, Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Improved Sunder, Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes, Power Attack, Toughness
Skills Acrobatics +24, Craft (any one) +26, Diplomacy +27, Fly +26, Heal +24, Intimidate+27, Knowledge (history) +23, Knowledge (planes) +26, Knowledge (religion) +26, Perception +27, Sense Motive +27, Stealth +20
Languages Celestial, Draconic, Infernal; truespeech
SQ change shape (alter self)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Spellcasting
Planetars cast divine spells as 16th-level clerics. They do not gain access to domains or other cleric abilities.
ECOLOGY
Environment any good-aligned plane
Organization solitary or pair
Treasure double (+3 holy greatsword)
Section 15: Copyright Notice
Pathfinder RPG Bestiary. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC; Author: Jason Bulmahn, based on material by Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, and Skip Williams.