Lantern Archon (Gestalt)
Creature 7 — archon, celestial, holy
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
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Friendly, curious, and eternally optimistic, lantern archons embody the virtue of hope. They are formed of living light given corporeal shape, and they serve as beacons, guiding mortals out of their darkest moments and toward the path of righteousness. Their luminous bodies can flicker with the subtlety of a candle flame or flare up like a torch. Lantern archons can control all aspects of their light as easily as other creatures control their facial expressions, leading them to change color, twi
Source: pathfinder-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +15; darkvision
Languages diabolic, draconic, empyrean
Skills acrobatics +13, athletics +14, diplomacy +16, intimidation +16, religion +13, survival +14
Str
+5
Dex
+2
Con
+4
Int
+1
Wis
+2
Cha
+5
AC 27
Fort +17
Ref +11
Will +15
+1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP 100
Resistances fire 15
Weaknesses unholy 10
Speed 30 feet, fly 60 feet
Offense
Melee Flame of Justice (holy, magical, versatile-p) +18, Damage 2d10+5 slashing plus 1d6 spirit
Ranged Light Ray (agile, fire, good, holy, magical) +18, range increment 30 feet, Damage 3d4 fire plus 3d4 spirit
Ranged Flame of Justice (holy, magical, versatile-p) +15, range increment 30 feet, Damage 2d10+5 slashing plus 1d6 spirit
Abilities
+1 Status to All Saves vs. Magic —
Retributive Strike — Damage Reduction 9
A lantern archon can also make a Retributive Strike with its light ray.
Trigger An enemy damages the monster's ally, and both are within 15 feet of the monster.
Effect The ally gains resistance to all damage against the triggering damage equal to 2 + the monster's level. If the foe is within reach, the monster makes a melee Strike against it.
A lantern archon can also make a Retributive Strike with its light ray.
Trigger An enemy damages the monster's ally, and both are within 15 feet of the monster.
Effect The ally gains resistance to all damage against the triggering damage equal to 2 + the monster's level. If the foe is within reach, the monster makes a melee Strike against it.
Flame of Justice (divine) — A gestalt's spirit of righteousness manifests in its hands as a mighty two-handed sword called the flame of justice.
A gestalt can throw its flame of justice as a ranged weapon. If disarmed or thrown, the flame of justice vanishes after landing or dealing damage and reappears in the gestalt's hands again instantly.
On a critical hit, the fire damage from the flame of justice deals maximum damage (6 fire{6} on the d6) before being doubled for the critical hit, and the target takes 1d10 persistent fire damage.
A gestalt can throw its flame of justice as a ranged weapon. If disarmed or thrown, the flame of justice vanishes after landing or dealing damage and reappears in the gestalt's hands again instantly.
On a critical hit, the fire damage from the flame of justice deals maximum damage (6 fire{6} on the d6) before being doubled for the critical hit, and the target takes 1d10 persistent fire damage.
Lantern of Hope (concentrate, divine, mental) — The lantern archon shines as a beacon of hope.
Good allies within 30-foot emanation{30 feet} gain a +3 status bonus to damage rolls and to saving throws against Wave of Despair.
Good allies within 30-foot emanation{30 feet} gain a +3 status bonus to damage rolls and to saving throws against Wave of Despair.
Divine Innate Spells DC 24, attack +16
4th Read Omens
1st Detect Alignment (At Will) (Evil Only), Heal
Cantrips (4th) Light
WORKS WELL WITH
SniperLAND / AERIALLantern of Hope amplifies the sniper's damage output while Retributive Strike discourages enemies from closing the distance, resolving the ranged damage dealer's priority tension.
CrasherLAND / AERIALThe status damage bonus from Lantern of Hope turns heavy hits into devastating blows while Retributive Strike covers aggressive frontline positioning.
WeaverLAND / AERIALRetributive Strike provides a safety net that lets the weaver commit to repositioning enemies without leaving allies exposed to counterattacks.
PUNISHES
✖ focused fire✖ fire damage✖ fear tactics
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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