Blade Mercenary
Creature 9 (uncommon) — human, humanoid
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
AnvilSniperLANDhumanoid
Source: stolen-fate-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +15
Languages common
Skills acrobatics +17, athletics +20, intimidation +16, stealth +17, survival +17
Str
+3
Dex
+2
Con
+4
Int
+0
Wis
+2
Cha
+3
Items Composite Longbow, Longsword, Steel Shield, Chain Mail, Signal Whistle, Steel-Colored Feather Token (Bird)
AC 27
Fort +19
Ref +15
Will +17
HP 165
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Longsword (magical, versatile-p) +19, Damage 2d8 + 9 slashing
Ranged Composite Longbow (deadly-d10, magical, propulsive, reload-0, volley-30) +18, range increment 100 feet, Damage 2d8 + 9 piercing
Abilities
Attack of Opportunity —
Bravery — When the mercenary rolls a successful Will save against a fear effect, they get a critical success instead. When the mercenary gains the Frightened condition, reduce its value by 1.
Shield Block —
Cat Fall — The mercenary treats falls as 25 feet shorter.
Power Attack — Frequency once per round
Effect The monster makes a melee Strike. This counts as two attacks when calculating the monster's multiple attack penalty. If this Strike hits, the monster deals an extra die of weapon damage.
Effect The monster makes a melee Strike. This counts as two attacks when calculating the monster's multiple attack penalty. If this Strike hits, the monster deals an extra die of weapon damage.
Ready Armaments — The mercenary Interacts to draw or stow a weapon, then Interacts to draw or stow a weapon. The mercenary can instead Raise a Shield instead of either Interact action.
WORKS WELL WITH
SnareLANDA controller that immobilizes enemies within this mercenary's reach turns every forced movement into a Reactive Strike.
WeaverLANDA support caster's debuffs let this durable frontline fighter land its Power Attack swings more reliably.
CrasherLANDA heavy striker finishes off targets this mercenary's Reactive Strikes have already worn down.
PUNISHES
✖ moving through threatened squares✖ overextension✖ single big hits
Avoid stacking with another frontline defender; both compete for the same reach lane and target priority.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
Unlock with Tactics
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