Gnoll Claw Fighter: Difference between revisions
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| CR=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CR}}} | | CR=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|CR}}} | ||
| CR | | | CR | 9 | ||
<!-- Value: integer between 1 and 40. --> | <!-- Value: integer between 1 and 40. --> | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | }}</onlyinclude> | ||
| | | Min-CR = 6 | ||
| Max-CR = 14 | |||
| Image = Gnoll_Claw_Fighter.png | | MonsterName=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|MonsterName}}} | ||
<!-- Value: file name and extension only | | MonsterName | Gnoll Claw Fighter | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Image=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Image}}} | |||
| Image | Gnoll_Claw_Fighter.png | |||
<!-- Value: file name and extension only --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Caption=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Caption}}} | |||
| Caption | | |||
<!-- Optional: inserts hover text for the image. If left blank, will insert the monster's name. --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}} | | Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}} | ||
| Role | | | Role | | ||
<!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Minion, Shooter, Sneak, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank --> | <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Skirmisher, Sneak, Swarm, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank --> | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
<!-- Prevent this monster from being assigned certain roles in MMM --> | |||
| Restrict-Role-No-Role = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Heavy = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Killer = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Leader = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Legend = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Minion = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Shooter = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Sneak = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Swarm = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Tank = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Threat = | |||
| Restrict-Role-Villain = | |||
<!-- Values: Y or leave blank --> | |||
| Pattern1=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Pattern1}}} | |||
| Pattern1 | | |||
<!-- Use to assign a Pattern to the monster, which will alter its effective CR. Or leave blank. --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | }}</onlyinclude> | ||
| | | Pattern2=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Pattern2}}} | ||
| Pattern2 | | |||
<!-- Use to assign a second Pattern to the monster, which will further alter its effective CR. Or leave blank. --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
: | | Description=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Description}}} | ||
| Description | Gnolls are, in general, vile things. But the Claw Fighter is the most animalistic of gnolls, the one closest to their hyena nature. Claw Fighters wear the rudiments of clothing at best, crouch on all fours, and their speech is babyish, often interrupted by compulsive yipping giggles that are terrible to hear. Perhaps the worst thing about Claw Fighters is that they are not stupid. They are as intelligent as any Gnoll, and are fully aware of their degenerate state compared to other Gnolls. | |||
Claw Fighters are hunched things that seem to never stand still. They are always twitching and swaying, shuffling in little circles, their terrible eyes peering over toothy maws stretched wide by painful giggles and lolling tongues. Claw Fighters would be MUCH better at stealth than they already are, if they could only stand still and stop giggling. Even as it is, they are still uncomfortably good at creeping up on their victims. Claw Fighters are eager cannibals, eating every sentient race including other gnolls. | |||
| Size = Medium | In Gnoll society, claw fighters are, weirdly enough, not looked down upon for their foibles. Indeed, Claw Fighters are not exactly revered, but they are certainly respected. Part of that might have to do with their absolute savagery in combat, which, combined with their horrible strained laughter, is very effective. | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Alignment=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Alignment}}} | |||
| Alignment | Chaotic Evil | |||
<!-- Values: Lawful Good, True Lawful, Lawful Evil, Pure Good, Neutral, Pure Evil, Chaotic Good, True Chaotic, Chaotic Evil --> | |||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Size=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Size}}} | |||
| Size | Medium | |||
<!-- Values: Fine, Diminutive, Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan, Colossal, Titanic --> | <!-- Values: Fine, Diminutive, Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan, Colossal, Titanic --> | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}} | | Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}} | ||
| Type | Humanoid | | Type | Humanoid | ||
<!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean | <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin --> | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | }}</onlyinclude> | ||
| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}} | | Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}} | ||
| Subtype | Gnoll | | Subtype | Gnoll | ||
<!-- If second monster type | <!-- If second monster type: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin --> | ||
<!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall --> | <!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall --> | ||
<!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water --> | <!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water --> | ||
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| NudgeBasicLoreValue = -1 | | NudgeBasicLoreValue=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|NudgeBasicLoreValue}}} | ||
| NudgeBasicLoreValue| -1 | |||
<!-- This field lets you alter the DC of the basic knowledge check for this monster --> | <!-- This field lets you alter the DC of the basic knowledge check for this monster --> | ||
<!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| NudgeFullLoreValue = | | NudgeFullLoreValue=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|NudgeFullLoreValue}}} | ||
| NudgeFullLoreValue| | |||
<!-- This field lets you alter the DC of the full knowledge check for this monster --> | <!-- This field lets you alter the DC of the full knowledge check for this monster --> | ||
<!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | |||
| Lore-Notes = | | Lore-Notes = | ||
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<!-- Put any comments about ambush preferences here, or leave blank --> | <!-- Put any comments about ambush preferences here, or leave blank --> | ||
<!-- SENSES --> | |||
<!-- These senses have no ranges; the monster either has them (Value: "Y") or doesn't (leave blank) --> | |||
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Vision = | |||
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Sound = | |||
| Sense-Is-Blind-to-Smell = | |||
| Sense-Has-Low-Light-Vision = Y | |||
<!-- These senses require ranges; if the monster has them, list the range in feet (just the number only), | |||
<!-- | or leave blank if the monster doesn't possess the sense in question. --> | ||
| Sense-Darkvision-Range = | |||
| Sense-Heartsight-Range = | |||
| Sense-Keen-Hearing-Range = | |||
| Sense-Precise-Hearing-Range = | |||
| Sense-Echolocation-Range = | |||
| Sense-Scent-Range = | |||
| Sense- | | Sense-Keen-Scent-Range = 40 | ||
| Sense- | | Sense-Perfect-Scent-Range = | ||
| Sense- | | Sense-Airsense-Range = | ||
| Sense-Blindsense-Range = | |||
| Sense- | | Sense-Cloudsense-Range = | ||
| Sense-Lifesense-Range = | |||
| Sense- | | Sense-Mindsense-Range = | ||
| Sense-Tremorsense-Range = | |||
| Sense- | | Sense-Watersense-Range = | ||
| Sense- | |||
| Sense- | |||
| Sense- | |||
| Sense- | |||
| Sense- | |||
<!-- If you want custom text in the 'Senses' field, use the field below, or leave blank --> | |||
| Senses-Custom-Text = | |||
| | |||
| NudgePerception = | | NudgePerception = | ||
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<!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeHitPoints = | | NudgeHitPoints = | ||
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<!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here; | <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here; | ||
immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added | immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added | ||
'''''Hardened ( | '''''Hardened (1/2 damage):''''' | ||
'''''Immune (no effect):''''' --> | '''''Immune (no effect):''''' --> | ||
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<!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for type and/or subtype (if any)) --> | <!-- Values: Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave 'Strong Against' values for type and/or subtype (if any)) --> | ||
<!-- MOVE TYPES --> | |||
<!-- | <!-- If the monster has a given movement type, list the speed, in feet (just the number only), below; | ||
if they don't have that movement type, leave it blank --> | |||
| Move-Type-Walk-Speed = 40 | |||
| Move-Type-Burrowing-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Tunneling-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Earth-Glide-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Lesser-Climb-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Greater-Climb-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Brachiating-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Vaulting-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Hover-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Lesser-Flight-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Greater-Flight-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Lesser-Swim-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Greater-Swim-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Jet-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Lesser-Teleport-Speed = | |||
| Move-Type-Greater-Teleport-Speed = | |||
<!-- If you want custom text in the 'Move Type' field, use the field below, or leave blank --> | |||
| Move-Type-Custom-Text = | |||
| NudgeSpace = | | NudgeSpace = | ||
<!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet. | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet. | ||
NOTE: If role is "Swarm", only put the space occupied by the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the space of the swarm, troop, or horde. | |||
NOTE: Swarms default to 10 feet. Troops default to 15 ft. + the normal space for the component creature size (e.g. 20 ft. for size medium) --> | |||
| NudgeReach = | | NudgeReach = | ||
<!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet. | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet. | ||
NOTE: If role is "Swarm", only put the reach of the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the reach of the swarm, troop, or horde. | |||
NOTE: Swarms default to 0 ft. Troops default to the normal reach for the component creature size (e.g. 5 ft. for size medium) --> | |||
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| PriAtkName = Gnoll Bite | | PriAtkName = Gnoll Bite | ||
<!-- name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite") --> | <!-- name of primary attack, weapons or natural attacks (e.g. "Longsword" or "Bite") --> | ||
| Pri-Atk-Dmg-Type = crushing | |||
<!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) --> | |||
| PriAtkNotes = | | PriAtkNotes = | ||
<!-- add any specials (e.g. " | <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") --> | ||
| PriAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | PriAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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<!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | ||
| | | Pri-Atk-Is-Touch = | ||
<!-- If | <!-- If attack is a touch attack; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | PriAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") --> | ||
| NudgePriToHit = | | NudgePriToHit = | ||
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| NudgePriDamage = | | NudgePriDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-PriDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-PriDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Pri-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Pri-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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| SecAtkName = Gnoll Claws | | SecAtkName = Gnoll Claws | ||
<!-- name of secondary attack, natural attacks only (e.g. "Claw"); leave blank for none --> | <!-- name of secondary attack, natural attacks only (e.g. "Claw"); leave blank for none --> | ||
| Sec-Atk-Dmg-Type = slashing | |||
<!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) --> | |||
| SecAtkNotes = | | SecAtkNotes = | ||
<!-- add any specials (e.g. " | <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") --> | ||
| SecAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | SecAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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<!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | ||
| | | Sec-Atk-Is-Touch = | ||
<!-- If | <!-- If attack is a touch attack; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | SecAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") --> | ||
| NudgeSecToHit = | | NudgeSecToHit = | ||
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| NudgeSecDamage = | | NudgeSecDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-SecDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-SecDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Sec-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Sec-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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| TerAtkName = | | TerAtkName = | ||
<!-- Roles only; name of tertiary attack (e.g. "Shield Bash" or "Tail Slap"); damage equal to primary attack; leave blank for none --> | <!-- Roles only; name of tertiary attack (e.g. "Shield Bash" or "Tail Slap"); damage equal to primary attack; leave blank for none --> | ||
| Ter-Atk-Dmg-Type = | |||
<!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) --> | |||
| TerAtkNotes = | | TerAtkNotes = | ||
<!-- add any specials (e.g. " | <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") --> | ||
| TerAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | TerAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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<!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | ||
| | | Ter-Atk-Is-Touch = | ||
<!-- If | <!-- If attack is a touch attack; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | TerAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") --> | ||
| NudgeTerToHit = | | NudgeTerToHit = | ||
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| NudgeTerDamage = | | NudgeTerDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-TerDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-TerDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Ter-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Ter-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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| QuaAtkName = | | QuaAtkName = | ||
<!-- Roles w/natural attacks only; name of quaternary attack (e.g. "Wing Slam"); damage equal to secondary attack; leave blank for none --> | <!-- Roles w/natural attacks only; name of quaternary attack (e.g. "Wing Slam"); damage equal to secondary attack; leave blank for none --> | ||
| Qua-Atk-Dmg-Type = | |||
<!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) --> | |||
| QuaAtkNotes = | | QuaAtkNotes = | ||
<!-- add any specials (e.g. " | <!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") --> | ||
| QuaAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | QuaAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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<!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | ||
| | | Qua-Atk-Is-Touch = | ||
<!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") --> | ||
| NudgeQuaToHit = | | NudgeQuaToHit = | ||
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| NudgeQuaDamage = | | NudgeQuaDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-QuaDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-QuaDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Qua-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Qua-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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<!-- Range increment in feet (e.g. 20 ft.); -2 to hit per increment after first --> | <!-- Range increment in feet (e.g. 20 ft.); -2 to hit per increment after first --> | ||
| RangedAtkNumberOfIncrements = | | RangedAtkNumberOfIncrements = | ||
<!-- Number of increments before max range of attack, thrown is 5 (default), projectile is 10 --> | <!-- Number of increments before max range of attack, thrown is 5 (default), projectile is 10 --> | ||
| RangedAtkNotes = | | Ranged-Atk-Dmg-Type = | ||
<!-- add any specials (e.g. " | <!-- name of the damage type used; if the type isn't defined, create a new page using the 'Dmg-Type' template (see Using Templates) --> | ||
| RangedAtkNotes = | |||
<!-- add any specials; adds the word "plus" automatically. (e.g. "filth fever (see below)") --> | |||
| RangedAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | | RangedAtkNotes-FullAtkOnly = | ||
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<!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | <!-- if 0, attack will not be displayed; if 1 or more, # of attacks will be replaced with this value --> | ||
| | | Ranged-Atk-Is-Touch = | ||
<!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | <!-- If to-hit goes against touch AC; Values: Y (for yes), or leave blank (for no) --> | ||
| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit = | | RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit = | ||
<!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone | <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") --> | ||
| NudgeRangedToHit = | | NudgeRangedToHit = | ||
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| NudgeRangedDamage = | | NudgeRangedDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| NudgeFullAtk-RangedDamage = | | NudgeFullAtk-RangedDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
| Nudge-Ranged-Atk-Crit-Range = | | Nudge-Ranged-Atk-Crit-Range = | ||
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| NudgeSiegeDamage = | | NudgeSiegeDamage = | ||
<!-- Values: | <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Changes the base CR of the monster's value. Max recommended is +/-4 --> | ||
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<!-- SPECIAL ABILITIES --> | <!-- SPECIAL ABILITIES --> | ||
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| Ability-1-Type = Su | | Ability-1-Type = Su | ||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | ||
| Ability-1-Action-Required = Standard Action | |||
<!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | |||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| Ability-1-Concentration = | | Ability-1-Concentration = | ||
<!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it --> | <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it --> | ||
| Ability-1-Description = | | Ability-1-Description = As a standard action, the Claw Fighter may make a charge combat maneuver and use Giggling Charge. As part of the Charge, the Gnoll may force the victim of the Giggling Charge to make a Will Save against a DC of {{Save-DC}}, regardless of whether the combat maneuver hits or misses. Those who fail this Will Save are [[Baffled]] for one round. Those who make this Will save are instead [[Dazzled]] for one round. This is a sonic based mind-affecting power. | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
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| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
| | {{Malady | ||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 2 --> | |||
| | | Ability-2-Name = Pack Attack | ||
| | | Ability-2-Type = Ex | ||
<!-- | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability-2-Action-Required = Automatic | |||
<!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | |||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| | | Ability-2-Concentration = | ||
<!-- | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| | | Ability-2-Description = Any time a Claw Fighter would receive a bonus to-hit for a Flank, it doubles the to-hit bonus, to +4 instead of +2. | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
<!-- | |||
| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
{{Malady | |||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY | --> | ||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 3 --> | |||
| Ability- | | Ability-3-Name = Slink | ||
| Ability- | | Ability-3-Type = Su | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability- | | Ability-3-Action-Required = Full Attack Action | ||
<!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | |||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| Ability-3-Concentration = | |||
<!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| Ability- | | Ability-3-Description = As a full-attack action, the gnoll may use its animalistic nature to drop to all fours and Slink to the attack against its enemies. It may move up to 15 feet without provoking attacks of opportunity, and take a full attack (claw/claw/bite) at any point during the movement. If it desires, it may make all these attacks upon a single enemy, or it may spread them among enemies it passes as it wishes. All attack bonuses (such as for flanking) are calculated for each square in which the gnoll makes an attack. | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
<!-- | |||
| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
| | {{Malady | ||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 4 --> | |||
| | | Ability-4-Name = | ||
| | | Ability-4-Type = | ||
<!-- | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| | | Ability-4-Action-Required = | ||
<!-- | <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | ||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| | | Ability-4-Concentration = | ||
<!-- | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| | | Ability-4-Description = | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
<!-- | |||
| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
{{Malady | |||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY | --> | ||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 5 --> | |||
| Ability- | | Ability-5-Name = | ||
| Ability- | | Ability-5-Type = | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| Ability- | | Ability-5-Action-Required = | ||
<!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | |||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| Ability-5-Concentration = | |||
<!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| Ability- | | Ability-5-Description = | ||
<!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables | <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables: | ||
| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
| | {{Malady | ||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 6 --> | |||
| | | Ability-6-Name = | ||
| | | Ability-6-Type = | ||
<!--Values: | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| | | Ability-6-Action-Required = | ||
<!-- | <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | ||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| | | Ability-6-Concentration = | ||
<!-- | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| | | Ability-6-Description = | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
<!-- | |||
| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
{{Malady | |||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 7 --> | |||
| Ability-7-Name = | |||
| Ability- | | Ability-7-Type = | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | |||
| Ability- | | Ability-7-Action-Required = | ||
<!--Values: | <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | ||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| Ability- | | Ability-7-Concentration = | ||
<!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| Ability- | | Ability-7-Description = | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
<!-- | |||
| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
| | {{Malady | ||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 8 --> | |||
| | | Ability-8-Name = | ||
| | | Ability-8-Type = | ||
<!-- | <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | ||
| | | Ability-8-Action-Required = | ||
<!-- | <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | ||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| | | Ability-8-Concentration = | ||
<!-- | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| | | Ability-8-Description = | ||
<!-- | <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables: | ||
| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
{{Malady | |||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- SPECIAL ABILITY 9 --> | |||
| Ability-9-Name = | |||
| Ability- | | Ability-9-Type = | ||
<!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"--> | |||
| Ability- | | Ability-9-Action-Required = | ||
<!--Values: | <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | ||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| Ability- | | Ability-9-Concentration = | ||
<!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | <!--Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded--> | ||
| Ability- | | Ability-9-Description = | ||
<!--Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables | <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage or save DC numbers with variables: | ||
{{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | |||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{ | {{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | ||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
{{Malady | |||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE RESURRECTION POWER | |||
HEAVY, TANK, THREAT, OR VILLAIN ROLES ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom resurrection power for Heavies, Tanks, | |||
Threats, and Villains, replacing the rez power that they get by default. | |||
This ability will only appear if this monster is designated as a Heavy, Tank | |||
Threat, or Villain role. All other times, it will be invisible. --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Name = | ||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Type = | ||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Action-Required = | ||
<!--Values: | <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | ||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Concentration = | ||
<!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will | |||
auto-detect Combat Casting and include it --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Rez-Power--Description = | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage | |||
or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
| | {{Malady | ||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- ADD KILLER ONLY POWER | |||
KILLER ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this | |||
monster is given the "Killer" role. Any other time, this ability will be invisible. | |||
It does not replace any of the default powers that killers normally get. --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Name = | ||
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Action-Required = | |||
<!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | |||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
<!-- | | Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Concentration = | ||
<!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will | |||
auto-detect Combat Casting and include it --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Add-Killer-Power--Description = | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage | |||
or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
| Ability- | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
| | {{Malady | ||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE "SHOUTED COMMAND" POWER | |||
LEADER ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster | |||
is given the "Leader" role. It replaces the default "Shouted Command" power, which | |||
lets Leaders give an ally a Standard Action once per round as a Free Action. | |||
Leave this blank if you want the "Shouted Command" power to appear when this monster | |||
is designated as a "Leader" role. --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Name = | ||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Type = | ||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Action-Required = | ||
<!--Values: | <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | ||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Concentration = | ||
<!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will | |||
auto-detect Combat Casting and include it --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Leader-Power--Description = | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage | |||
or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
| | {{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | ||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
| | {{Malady | ||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE "LASH OUT" POWER | |||
LEGEND ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster | |||
is given the "Legend" role. It replaces the default "Lash Out" power, which | |||
grants Legends a bonus attack action each round, but only against a fresh target. | |||
Leave this blank if you want the "Lash Out" power to appear when this monster | |||
is designated as a "Legend" role. --> | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Name = | |||
| Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Type = | |||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
<!-- | | Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Action-Required = | ||
<!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action | |||
Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc. --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Concentration = | ||
<!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will | |||
auto-detect Combat Casting and include it --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Legend-Power--Description = | ||
<!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage | |||
or save DC numbers with variables: | |||
{{To-Hit}} {{Skill-DC|Easy}} {{Special-Standard-Dmg}} | |||
{{Touch-Attack}} {{Skill-DC|Average}} {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} | |||
{{Save-DC}} {{Skill-DC|Challenging}} {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Hard}} {{Ability-Dmg}} | |||
{{Bloodied-Hit-Points}} {{Skill-DC|Impossible}} {{Siege-Dmg}} | |||
{{Hit-Dice}} {{Primary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Offense}} {{Secondary-Dmg}} | |||
{{Maneuver-Defense}} {{Tertiary-Dmg}} | |||
{{ | {{CR}} {{Quaternary-Dmg}} | ||
{{Ranged-Dmg}} | |||
POISON / DISEASE FORMAT | |||
| | {{Malady | ||
| Name = | |||
| Intensity = | |||
| Save-Type = | |||
| Save-Mod = | |||
| Frequency = | |||
| Effect = | |||
| Fruition = | |||
| F-Duration = | |||
}} | |||
--> | |||
<!-- REPLACE "PACKED LIKE SARDINES" POWER | |||
MINION ROLE ONLY | |||
This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster | |||
is given the "Minion" role. It replaces the default "Packed Like Sardines" power, | |||
which allows minions to squeeze into the same space with another minion without | |||
penalty. Leave this blank if you want the "Packed Like Sardines" power to appear | |||
when this monster is designated as a "Minion" role. --> | |||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Name = | ||
| | | Role-Only--Replace-Minion-Power--Type = | ||
<!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" --> | |||
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| CombatTactics = Claw Fighter Gnolls are sly but eager combatants. They will try to sneak up on victims if they can, although their stealth leaves a lot to be desired. Once the battle is joined, they will use Giggling Charge to race to the attack on all fours, cackling the whole time, and try to inflict [[Baffled]] or [[Dazzled]] upon as many enemies as they can. | | CombatTactics = Claw Fighter Gnolls are sly but eager combatants. They will try to sneak up on victims if they can, although their stealth leaves a lot to be desired. Once the battle is joined, they will use Giggling Charge to race to the attack on all fours, cackling the whole time, and try to inflict [[Baffled]] or [[Dazzled]] upon as many enemies as they can. | ||
Once in melee, fighting Claw Fighters is a disorienting experience, as they will use Slink every round to set themselves up for Pack Attack flanking bonuses. They are quite infuriating, especially with the constant giggling. Even worse, Claw Fighters are not stupid. If there are soft targets in a party, they will utterly ignore the heavily armored sorts and use Slink to go and attack the clothies mercilessly. Wise opponents will seek to go 'back to back' against Claw Fighters, and unwise opponents will suffer. | |||
Claw Fighters are not courageous, and will flee a battle without hesitation...if they think of it. Claw Fighters love fighting and love killing things, and can easily become distracted in a fight to the point that they will fail to flee until it is far too late. | |||
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| OutOfCombat = Gnolls live in large, loose, rambling encampments, in things sort of like yurts made of wood, bone, and raw, rotting skins. If they have been in one place for more than a few days, their burrowing instincts will prompt them to begin digging warrens under their yurts, and if they have been in place for a while the tunnels and chambers beneath are usually even larger than their territory above. Slaves are seen everywhere, miserable and bedraggled. | |||
They typically have a few large cooking pits where they char meat, and large open areas in which they circle and snarl, or preen. From these semi-nomadic camps, they strike out in loose bands, of varying composition and size, to prowl and hunt all their territory. Gnolls are strong and vicious, and if they were better organized could be a major threat, but as they are, even orcs can easily drive them away with numbers and tactics. Woe betide the weak and unwary when gnolls are around. | |||
Claw Fighters are some of the most high-visibility Gnolls, even though there are lots of other kinds of Gnolls out there. Their appearance and behavior, with the constant strained giggling, is frankly unnerving. Even worse is their demeanor of murderous cannibalism. Everyone knows they eat sentients, and like it. | |||
As a result, quite a few Claw Fighters wind up working as 'muscle' for more civilized types. Even though they are true horror shows, they are not stupid and can be made to restrain themselves. They make great threatening henchmen, and can be found in the company of unsavory sorts for lots of reasons, none of them good. | |||
Latest revision as of 21:32, 4 February 2023
Gnoll Claw Fighter (CR 9)
Chaotic Evil - Medium - Humanoid (Gnoll) |
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Lore: | Know (Local) | ||
17 | 33 | ||
Basic DC | Full DC |
Initiative |
Perception: | |
24 | +14 |
Passive | Active |
Ambush: |
10+ |
on a d20 |
Senses:
Movement Types:
- Walk 40 ft.
Defense
AC |
Man Def |
Monster Health | ||
178 | 89 | 14 |
Hit Points | Bloodied | Hit Dice |
Saving Throws | |
Fort: | +11 |
Refl: | +6 |
Will: | +6 |
Strong Against:
Offense
Standard Attack (Melee):
- 1x Gnoll Bite +15 (2d10+12/x2)
as crushing (physical, common)
Full Attack (Melee):
Standard Attack (Ranged):
Full Attack (Ranged):
Siege Damage: Not siege capable
Statistics
19 |
STR |
15 |
DEX |
14 |
CON |
9 |
INT |
12 |
WIS |
8 |
CHA |
Special Abilities
Giggling Charge (Su) Standard Action |
As a standard action, the Claw Fighter may make a charge combat maneuver and use Giggling Charge. As part of the Charge, the Gnoll may force the victim of the Giggling Charge to make a Will Save against a DC of 19, regardless of whether the combat maneuver hits or misses. Those who fail this Will Save are Baffled for one round. Those who make this Will save are instead Dazzled for one round. This is a sonic based mind-affecting power. |
Pack Attack (Ex) Automatic |
Any time a Claw Fighter would receive a bonus to-hit for a Flank, it doubles the to-hit bonus, to +4 instead of +2. |
Slink (Su) Full Attack Action |
As a full-attack action, the gnoll may use its animalistic nature to drop to all fours and Slink to the attack against its enemies. It may move up to 15 feet without provoking attacks of opportunity, and take a full attack (claw/claw/bite) at any point during the movement. If it desires, it may make all these attacks upon a single enemy, or it may spread them among enemies it passes as it wishes. All attack bonuses (such as for flanking) are calculated for each square in which the gnoll makes an attack. |
Gnoll Claw Fighter
Gnolls are, in general, vile things. But the Claw Fighter is the most animalistic of gnolls, the one closest to their hyena nature. Claw Fighters wear the rudiments of clothing at best, crouch on all fours, and their speech is babyish, often interrupted by compulsive yipping giggles that are terrible to hear. Perhaps the worst thing about Claw Fighters is that they are not stupid. They are as intelligent as any Gnoll, and are fully aware of their degenerate state compared to other Gnolls.
Claw Fighters are hunched things that seem to never stand still. They are always twitching and swaying, shuffling in little circles, their terrible eyes peering over toothy maws stretched wide by painful giggles and lolling tongues. Claw Fighters would be MUCH better at stealth than they already are, if they could only stand still and stop giggling. Even as it is, they are still uncomfortably good at creeping up on their victims. Claw Fighters are eager cannibals, eating every sentient race including other gnolls.
In Gnoll society, claw fighters are, weirdly enough, not looked down upon for their foibles. Indeed, Claw Fighters are not exactly revered, but they are certainly respected. Part of that might have to do with their absolute savagery in combat, which, combined with their horrible strained laughter, is very effective.
Combat Tactics
Claw Fighter Gnolls are sly but eager combatants. They will try to sneak up on victims if they can, although their stealth leaves a lot to be desired. Once the battle is joined, they will use Giggling Charge to race to the attack on all fours, cackling the whole time, and try to inflict Baffled or Dazzled upon as many enemies as they can.
Once in melee, fighting Claw Fighters is a disorienting experience, as they will use Slink every round to set themselves up for Pack Attack flanking bonuses. They are quite infuriating, especially with the constant giggling. Even worse, Claw Fighters are not stupid. If there are soft targets in a party, they will utterly ignore the heavily armored sorts and use Slink to go and attack the clothies mercilessly. Wise opponents will seek to go 'back to back' against Claw Fighters, and unwise opponents will suffer.
Claw Fighters are not courageous, and will flee a battle without hesitation...if they think of it. Claw Fighters love fighting and love killing things, and can easily become distracted in a fight to the point that they will fail to flee until it is far too late.
Out of Combat
Gnolls live in large, loose, rambling encampments, in things sort of like yurts made of wood, bone, and raw, rotting skins. If they have been in one place for more than a few days, their burrowing instincts will prompt them to begin digging warrens under their yurts, and if they have been in place for a while the tunnels and chambers beneath are usually even larger than their territory above. Slaves are seen everywhere, miserable and bedraggled.
They typically have a few large cooking pits where they char meat, and large open areas in which they circle and snarl, or preen. From these semi-nomadic camps, they strike out in loose bands, of varying composition and size, to prowl and hunt all their territory. Gnolls are strong and vicious, and if they were better organized could be a major threat, but as they are, even orcs can easily drive them away with numbers and tactics. Woe betide the weak and unwary when gnolls are around.
Claw Fighters are some of the most high-visibility Gnolls, even though there are lots of other kinds of Gnolls out there. Their appearance and behavior, with the constant strained giggling, is frankly unnerving. Even worse is their demeanor of murderous cannibalism. Everyone knows they eat sentients, and like it.
As a result, quite a few Claw Fighters wind up working as 'muscle' for more civilized types. Even though they are true horror shows, they are not stupid and can be made to restrain themselves. They make great threatening henchmen, and can be found in the company of unsavory sorts for lots of reasons, none of them good.
Rewards
XP: 6,400
Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 5,125 gp.
- Weight: 90 lbs. Volume: 3.6 cu. ft.
Optional Treasure Rules: Roll a d20 on Table 1 below once per encounter (NOT per creature). Any items discovered are in addition to the normal treasure for the encounter.
Table 1: Remnant(s) Found | |
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1 - 10 | Nothing Found |
11 - 14 | 1 Languid Remnant (tier 1) |
15 - 17 | 1 Pale Remnant (tier 2) |
18 - 19 | 1 Bright Remnant (tier 3) |
20 | Roll on Table 2 |
### | Nothing to see here! |
### | Or here. Move along. |
Table 2: Remnant(s) Found | |
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1 - 5 | 3 Languid Remnants (tier 1) |
6 - 10 | 3 Pale Remnants (tier 2) |
11 - 14 | 1 Intense Remnant (tier 4) |
15 - 17 | 1 Blazing Remnant (tier 5) |
18 - 19 | 1 Vital Remnant (tier 6) |
20 | Roll on Table 3 |
### | Or here. Move along. |
Table 3: Remnant(s) Found | |
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1 - 5 | 3 Bright Remnants (tier 3) |
6 - 8 | 3 Intense Remnants (tier 4) |
9 - 11 | 3 Blazing Remnants (tier 5) |
12 - 14 | 3 Vital Remnants (tier 6) |
15 - 17 | 1 Prime Remnant (tier 7) |
18 - 19 | 1 Mythic Remnant (tier 8) |
20 | 1 Empyrean Remnant (tier 9) |