Elananx
Creature 6 — fey, fire
FlankerShadeLANDfeyfire
These strange, fey felines resemble large, broad bobcats from a distance, but a closer view reveals something amiss. Their forms ripple and billow with heat, and their eyes glow from within as if they contained tiny, flickering flames. The pungent scent of rotting leaves smoldering in a bonfire clings to their fur. Yet those who have the chance to watch elananxes hunt or attack prey witness the greatest indication that these creatures are something more than mere predators, for they act with cru
Source: pathfinder-monster-core
Perception +14; darkvision
Languages fey; (Can't Speak Any Language)
Skills acrobatics +14, athletics +14, survival +14 (+17 to Track)
Str
+4
Dex
+4
Con
+2
Int
-3
Wis
+2
Cha
-2
AC 24
Fort +12
Ref +16
Will +12
HP 95
Immunities fire
Weaknesses cold-iron 5
Speed 30 feet
Offense
Melee Jaws (magical, unarmed) +16, Damage 2d6+8 piercing plus 1d6 fire
Melee Claw (agile, unarmed) +16, Damage 2d6+8 slashing
Abilities
Cinder Dispersal (fire, primal) — Frequency once per day
Trigger The elananx takes damage from a hostile source
Effect The elananx disperses into a cloud of smoke and cinders, filling its space and a 20-foot emanation. While in this form, the elananx can't be attacked or targeted, and it doesn't take up space. Anything inside this cloud is Concealed, and any creature ending its turn there takes 2d6 fire damage. At the start of its turn, the elananx returns to its normal form in any square the cloud covered. If the elananx Strikes a creature using its first action after returning to its normal form, the target is Off-Guard and the Strike deals an extra 1d6 fire damage.
Trigger The elananx takes damage from a hostile source
Effect The elananx disperses into a cloud of smoke and cinders, filling its space and a 20-foot emanation. While in this form, the elananx can't be attacked or targeted, and it doesn't take up space. Anything inside this cloud is Concealed, and any creature ending its turn there takes 2d6 fire damage. At the start of its turn, the elananx returns to its normal form in any square the cloud covered. If the elananx Strikes a creature using its first action after returning to its normal form, the target is Off-Guard and the Strike deals an extra 1d6 fire damage.
Pack Attack — The elananx's Strikes deal an extra 1d6 damage to creatures within the reach of at least two of its allies.
Pounce — The elananx Strides and makes a Strike at the end of that movement. If the elananx began this action Hidden, it remains hidden until after the attack.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable frontline holds a target in place while pack-hunting flankers like the elananx capitalize on bonus damage from surrounding it.
SnareLANDA controller that keeps a target from repositioning ensures the elananx's pounce and pack tactics consistently land on the same isolated victim.
SniperLANDA ranged attacker can pick off targets that scatter to avoid the elananx's pack tactics, punishing attempts to spread out of pounce range.
PUNISHES
✖ isolated party members✖ low Perception✖ overextending
Avoid stacking many Flankers without enough front-line pressure to keep the party from focusing them down one at a time.
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