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Goblin War Chanter

Creature 1 — goblin, humanoid

SnareFlankerLANDhumanoidgoblinoccult

While all goblins enjoy singing, goblin war chanters pride themselves on mastering the art of vocal performance. Their ballads and jingles are undeniably catchy, and serve their purpose in battle well, inspiring goblins and distracting foes. Whether they are actually enjoyable is entirely subjective. These small humanoids typically have green or gray skin and large heads with wide ears. While some goblins are civilized and have worked hard to be considered upstanding members of humanoid communi

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +5; darkvision
Languages common, goblin
Skills acrobatics +6, deception +7, occultism +4, performance +7, stealth +6
Str
+2
Dex
+3
Con
+2
Int
+1
Wis
+0
Cha
+4
Items Dogslicer, Shortbow, Leather Armor
AC 17 Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5
HP 16
Speed 25 feet

Offense

Melee Dogslicer (agile, backstabber, finesse) +8, Damage 1d6+2 slashing
Ranged Shortbow (deadly-d10, reload-0) +8, range increment 60 feet, Damage 1d6 piercing

Abilities

Goblin Scuttle
Goblin Song — The war chanter sings annoying goblin songs, distracting foes with silly and repetitive lyrics. The chanter attempts a Performance check against the Will DCs of up to two enemies within 30-foot emanation{30 feet}. This has the usual traits and restrictions for a Performance check.

Critical Success The target takes a -1 status penalty to Perception checks and Will saves for 1 minute.

Success As critical success, but the target is affected for only one round.

Critical Failure The target is temporarily immune to Goblin Song for 1 hour.
Occult Spontaneous Spells DC 17, attack +7
1st Bless, Soothe
Cantrips (1st) Courageous Anthem, Figment, Message, Telekinetic Hand, Telekinetic Projectile

WORKS WELL WITH

CrasherLANDA heavy striker capitalizes on the tempo lost whenever a target fails its save against the distracting song and wastes an action.
AnvilLANDA frontline body holds enemies within the song's range so this support-focused goblin can keep applying its distraction.

PUNISHES

✖ low Will✖ tempo reliance
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

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