Mixed Martial Artist
Creature 7 — human, humanoid
CrasherFlankerLANDhumanoid
These fighters combine the takedowns of a wrestler with aggressive stances and unorthodox blows, ensuring that contenders won't know what hit them. Martial artists strive to master the art of hand-to-hand fighting.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +15
Languages common
Skills acrobatics +15, athletics +17, Martial Arts Lore +17
Str
+4
Dex
+2
Con
+3
Int
+1
Wis
+2
Cha
+1
Items Handwraps of Mighty Blows
AC 24
Fort +18
Ref +15
Will +12
HP 130
Speed 35 feet
Offense
Melee Fist (agile, magical, nonlethal, unarmed) +16, Damage 1d8+6 bludgeoning
Abilities
Powerful Fists — The mixed martial artist's fist Strikes don't take penalties when making lethal attacks.
Stance Shift (stance) — The mixed martial artist enters a stance of their choice, gaining the listed circumstance bonus and Strike but losing the ability to make other Strikes.
Elbow Knockout Stance +2 to Athletics checks to Shove or Trip; Melee 1 cross elbow +16 (nonlethal, trip, unarmed) Damage 2d6+8 bludgeoning
Secure Grapple Stance +2 to Athletics checks to Grapple; Melee 1 grappling limb +16 (grapple, nonlethal, unarmed) Damage 2d4+8 bludgeoning
Thrashing Barrage Stance +2 to damage against Off-Guard opponents; Melee 1 thrashing fist +16 (forceful, nonlethal, unarmed) Damage 2d8+8 bludgeoning
Elbow Knockout Stance +2 to Athletics checks to Shove or Trip; Melee 1 cross elbow +16 (nonlethal, trip, unarmed) Damage 2d6+8 bludgeoning
Secure Grapple Stance +2 to Athletics checks to Grapple; Melee 1 grappling limb +16 (grapple, nonlethal, unarmed) Damage 2d4+8 bludgeoning
Thrashing Barrage Stance +2 to damage against Off-Guard opponents; Melee 1 thrashing fist +16 (forceful, nonlethal, unarmed) Damage 2d8+8 bludgeoning
Takedown Fluidity —
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable frontline body absorbs incoming pressure while this brawler closes in and grapples a priority target.
SniperLANDA ranged attacker keeps pressuring the backline while this striker ties down whoever it corners in melee.
MenderLANDA support caster keeps this high-HP striker fighting through prolonged, close-quarters exchanges.
PUNISHES
✖ low Fortitude✖ static positioning✖ isolated targets
Avoid stacking with another melee striker; both compete for the same target and flanking squares.
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