Grandfather Mantis
Creature 15 (unique) — minion, monitor, spirit
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
FlankerLANDVERTICALmonitorspirit
Source: fists-of-the-ruby-phoenix-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +27
Languages arcadian; telepathy 100 feet
Skills athletics +28, occultism +25, religion +25
Str
+5
Dex
+5
Con
+3
Int
+2
Wis
+4
Cha
+2
AC 36
Fort +26
Ref +30
Will +25
HP 300
Weaknesses force 15, vitality 15
Speed 35 feet, climb 35 feet
Offense
Melee Claw (agile, magical, unarmed) +28, Damage 3d10+13 slashing plus Improved Grab
Abilities
Mantis Ambush —
Pounce — Grandfather Mantis Strides, then Strikes.
Improved Grab —
Occult Innate Spells DC 35, attack +27
5th Shadow Blast
4th Fly
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLAND / VERTICALThe Anvil absorbs enemy attention while the mantis uses climb and Pounce to flank, creating a positioning tension.
SniperLAND / VERTICALWhile the mantis holds a grappled target, the sniper exploits the flat-footed condition, aligning priority.
WeaverLAND / VERTICALThe weaver's area denial funnels prey into the mantis's ambush and pounce range, resolving a positioning tension.
PUNISHES
✖ ranged reliance✖ poor positioning✖ standing still
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
Unlock with Tactics
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