Battlewise Hoplite

In the polis of Meletis, the values of wisdom and intellect are held in the highest regard, above physical prowess or strength of personality. These ideals extend even to Meletis' military forces, where soldiers are expected to show not only strength and bravery but a cunning and strategic mind as well.
Known as the Battlewise, Meletian soldiers are famous for being able to out-think any opponent they come across, and always find a strategy that leads them to victory.
Battlewise Techniques Though the mystique of the Akroan army assures that they are more feared, the Battlewise of the Meletians are still highly respected by the people of Theros. The ability of the Meletian soldiers to adapt to any situation with on-the-fly development of new strategies means there are few fights they have ever lost. Many of the standard battle techniques used by warriors across Theors, including the classic phalanx technique used by all hoplites, are said to be originally be conceived by the Battlewise.
History of the Battlewise The history of the Battlewise begins during the ancient war with the Archon empire, the tyrannical oppressors of all Theros. Though Meletis itself did not yet exist a small group of warriors joined together over a shared belief that they could overcome the superior power of the archons through superior tactics. In the end, this belief served them well and led by the famous hero Delaximenes, this small band of fighters was able to take on and defeat great numbers of the archons' soldiers,a s well as end the lives of several archons themselves.
Delaximenes lost his life during the war, cut down by archons that studied the hero's own techniques, and turned them against him. But that archons were too late in adopting the new methods of battle, and still lost the war, their empire crumbling and giving way to the poleis that exist today. As a reward for his great service to Theros, the gods chose to transform Delaximenes into a Nyxborn, a living constellation free to walk among the gods in Nyx and travel to Theros at will.

Battlewise Hoplite

Known as the Battlewise, Meletian soldiers are famous for being able to out-think any opponent they come across, and always find a strategy that leads them to victory.

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Armor Class	17 (breastplate, shield)
Hit Points	10d8+20
Speed	30 ft.
Strength	17 (+3)
Dexterity	12 (+1)
Constitution	15 (+2)
Intelligence	16 (+3)
Wisdom	14 (+2)
Charisma	10 (+0)
Skills	Perception d20+4
Senses	Passive Perception 14
Languages	Common	Meletian
Challenge	4 (1,100 XP)
Special 1	Heroic	Whenever the hoplite becomes the target of a spell or magical ability,	it gains a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls
until the end of its next turn and advantage	on the first attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn
Special 2	Pack Tactics	The hoplite has an advantage on attack rolls	against a creature if at least one of the hoplite's allies
is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated
Special 3	Spellcasting	The hoplite is a 4th-level spellcaster.	Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence
(spell save DC 13, d20+5 to hit with spell attacks).	It has the following wizard spells prepared:
Spells 1	Cantrips (at will)	Blade ward	Green-flame blade	Shocking grasp
Turestike
Spells 2	1st level (4 slots)	Detect magic	Shield
Spells 3	2nd level (3 slots)	Detect thoughts	See invisibility
Action 1	Multiattack	The hoplite makes two attacks with its spear
Action 2	Spear	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+5 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 1d6+2 piercing damage,	or 1d8+2 piercing damage if wielded with two hands
Action 3	Spear	Ranged Weapon Attack	d20+3 to hit
Range 20/60 ft., one target	Hit 1d6+2 piercing damage