Acrobat
Creature 2 — human, humanoid
FlankerLANDhumanhumanoid
Acrobats perform feats of agility, balance, and strength. Performances come in a wide variety of forms, from musical methods like singing and instruments to physical dancing and juggling to simple orating and conversing.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +6
Languages common
Skills acrobatics +15, athletics +8, Circus Lore +5, deception +5, performance +9, stealth +8
Str
+2
Dex
+4
Con
+2
Int
+1
Wis
+0
Cha
+1
Items Dagger (5), Climbing Kit, Rope
AC 18
Fort +8
Ref +11
Will +4
HP 30
Speed 30 feet
Offense
Melee Dagger (agile, finesse, versatile-s) +10, Damage 1d4+4 piercing
Melee Foot (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +10, Damage 1d4+4 bludgeoning
Ranged Dagger (agile, thrown-10, versatile-s) +10, Damage 1d4+4 piercing
Abilities
Acrobatic Specialist — For encounters involving contests of acrobatics and similar activities, the acrobat is a 5th-level challenge.
Steady Balance — When the acrobat rolls a success on an Acrobatics check, they get a critical success instead.
They aren't Off-Guard when attempting to Balance and can attempt an Acrobatics check instead of a Reflex save to Grab an Edge.
They aren't Off-Guard when attempting to Balance and can attempt an Acrobatics check instead of a Reflex save to Grab an Edge.
Cat Fall — The acrobat treats all falls as 25 feet shorter.
Nimble Dodge —
Sneak Attack — The acrobat deals an extra 1d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.
Swinging Strike — The acrobat swings on a rope or trapeze, moving up to double their Speed. At any point during the swing, they can make a melee Strike.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA frontline body holds priority attention so this mobile striker can maneuver freely for precision Strikes.
SnareLANDA controller inflicting Off-Guard status guarantees this striker's precision damage bonus lands each round.
WeaverLANDA spellcaster splitting attention with area effects opens gaps for this skirmisher to dive in and Strike.
PUNISHES
✖ isolated targets✖ low Reflex✖ melee overextension
Avoid pairing with another Flanker chasing the same Off-Guard window without a dedicated setup piece.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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