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Lamia

Creature 6 — beast, humanoid

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Just as they were cursed long ago, lamias can inflict a curse on those they touch, clouding the victim's mind and pushing conscious thought toward animalistic instincts. Creatures affected by this curse grow reckless, becoming unaware of the consequences of their own actions. This makes the hapless victim all the more susceptible to the lamia's cunning illusions and insidious charms. The lamia's animalistic nature and the effect of their cursed touch have led some scholars to theorize that the o

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +13; darkvision
Languages chthonian, common
Skills athletics +16, Cult Lore +11, deception +15, diplomacy +11, intimidation +13, stealth +15, survival +11
Str
+6
Dex
+3
Con
+2
Int
+1
Wis
+3
Cha
+3
Items Javelin (2), Spear
AC 24 Fort +12 Ref +15 Will +15
HP 95
Speed 40 feet

Offense

Melee Spear +17, Damage 1d6+10 piercing
Melee Tail (agile) +16, Damage 1d6+10 bludgeoning plus Grab
Ranged Spear (thrown-10) +14, Damage 1d6+10 piercing
Ranged Javelin (thrown-30) +13, Damage 1d6+10 piercing

Abilities

Lamia's Caress (curse, mental, occult) — The lamia touches a creature, who must succeed at a DC 23 Will save or become Stupefied 1. If the target fails additional saves against this ability, the condition value increases by 1 (to a maximum of stupefied 4). This condition value decreases by 1 every 24 hours.
Grab
Occult Innate Spells DC 25, attack +17
4th Suggestion
2nd Blur, Humanoid Form (At Will)
1st Charm (×3), Illusory Disguise (At Will), Illusory Object (At Will), Sleep, Ventriloquism (At Will)

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA durable front-liner holds the line while the lamia debuffs with Lamia's Caress and picks off backline targets with thrown spears.
SnareLANDA controller that keeps a target close lets the touch-based Stupefied debuff keep stacking instead of the target retreating out of reach.
CrasherLANDA burst striker capitalizes on the reduced defenses of a target already Stupefied, converting the debuff into finished kills.

PUNISHES

✖ low Will✖ isolated squishies✖ melee turtling
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