Arboreal Sapstriker
Creature 6 — plant
AnvilWeaverLANDplant
Some coniferous arboreals develop viscous sap that they use to trap trespassers. Dozens of half-hardened rivulets drip from their bark, ready to ensnare weapons or even capture airborne particles. Sapstrikers act as bounty hunters who delight in tracking down and punishing loggers. An arboreal's abilities gradually change as it grows, explores, and fulfills its forest's needs. After decades of life as an unremarkable tree, an arboreal sapling uproots itself to discover its greater purpose, ofte
Source: wardens-of-wildwood-bestiary
Perception +17; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages arboreal, common, fey
Skills athletics +13, nature +11, stealth +11 (+15 in forests), survival +15
Str
+4
Dex
+3
Con
+5
Int
+2
Wis
+4
Cha
+1
AC 23
Fort +17
Ref +11
Will +16
HP 115
Resistances bludgeoning 5, piercing 5
Weaknesses axe-vulnerability 5, fire 5
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Branch +17, Damage 2d8+6 bludgeoning plus Sap
Ranged Sap (agile) +17, range increment 30 feet, Damage 2d6+6 bludgeoning plus Sap
Abilities
Axe Vulnerability — An arboreal sapstriker takes 5 additional damage from axes.
Primal Sink —
Amber Tomb —
Sap — A creature that takes damage from an arboreal sapstriker's branch or sap Strike must succeed at a DC 23 Reflex save or take 1d8 persistent acid damage. While taking the persistent damage, a creature takes a –10-foot status penalty to its Speeds.
WORKS WELL WITH
MenderLANDThe sapstriker's high hit points and physical damage resistances make it an efficient recipient for healing while holding the front line.
SniperLANDThe sapstriker's large frame provides cover for the Sniper while its sticky sap prevents enemies from reacting to ranged attacks.
WeaverLANDForced enemy movement into the sapstriker's melee reach brings targets into the persistent acid and reaction-denial zone.
PUNISHES
✖ reaction reliance✖ standing still
A second large Anvil creates a mobility bottleneck that limits the party's ability to flank or retreat around the sapstriker.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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