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Ancient Tupilaq

Creature 11 (unique) — construct

AnvilCrasherLANDAQUATICconstructprimallightning

A tupilaq is an artistically crafted construct carved from animal bones (typically whale or walrus) and imbued with the express purpose of eviscerating its creator's enemies. A tupilaq manifests from hateful magic-a thing that can be created only by someone who believes they were grievously wronged. When a terrible, unforgivable crime is committed against someone with great skill at carving and who has knowledge of the proper ritual, the aggrieved can channel their grief and hate through whisper

Source: gatewalkers-bestiary

Perception +22; darkvision
Skills athletics +24
Str
+7
Dex
+5
Con
+5
Int
-5
Wis
+5
Cha
-5
AC 32 ((28 when broken); construct armor) Fort +22 Ref +20 Will +18
HP 145
Immunities mental
Speed 40 feet, swim 40 feet

Offense

Melee Jaws (agile, unarmed) +24, Damage 2d8 + 13 slashing plus Grab

Abilities

Construct Armor (Hardness 11) — Like normal objects, a tupilaq has Hardness. This Hardness reduces any damage it takes by an amount equal to the Hardness. Once a tupilaq is reduced to less than half its Hit Points, or immediately upon being damaged by a critical hit, its construct armor breaks, it loses its Hardness, and its Armor Class is reduced to 28.
Carver's Curse — When a tupilaq is created, the curse imparted by its creator manifests in the form of a single 5th-rank Lightning Bolt the tupilaq can cast three times per day. The particular spell is a reflection of the creator's wish for vengeance.
Grab
Primal Innate Spells DC 30, attack +22
3rd Lightning Bolt (×3)

WORKS WELL WITH

SniperLAND / AQUATICA ranged attacker can keep damage flowing while this armored brute occupies melee and forces enemies to commit to it.
SnareLAND / AQUATICA controller that restrains or slows foes stacks additional lockdown on a single target already caught by Grab.
FlankerLAND / AQUATICA mobile striker can slip past the frontline this construct holds to land precision hits from the flank.

PUNISHES

✖ clumping✖ isolated flanks✖ low ac targets
Avoid pairing with another heavy melee tank; the encounter can stall into a brawl without added pressure elsewhere.
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