Nwanyian Defender
Creature 5 (uncommon) — human, humanoid
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
AnvilFlankerLANDhumanhumanoid
Source: blood-lords-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +12
Languages drooni
Skills athletics +13, intimidation +11, survival +12
Str
+4
Dex
+1
Con
+3
Int
+0
Wis
+3
Cha
+0
Items Composite Shortbow, Guisarme, Breastplate
AC 22
Fort +15
Ref +9
Will +12
HP 80
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Guisarme (magical, reach-10, trip) +15, Damage 1d10+8 slashing
Ranged Composite Shortbow (deadly-d10, propulsive, reload-0) +11, range increment 60 feet, Damage 1d6+4 piercing
Abilities
Bravery — Whenever the defender rolls a success at a Will save against a fear effect, they get a critical success instead. In addition, any time they gain the frightened condition, they reduce its value by 1.
Attack of Opportunity —
Offensive Line — The defender's Strikes deal an extra 1d6 damage when adjacent to an ally.
WORKS WELL WITH
SniperLANDAnvil's AoO and reach discourage enemies from bypassing the frontline to pressure the Sniper.
MenderLANDMender sustains the Anvil who draws enemy focus with reach and Attack of Opportunity.
FlankerLANDOffensive Line triggers when paired with a melee ally, rewarding coordinated double-teaming on the frontline.
PUNISHES
✖ trigger happy movement✖ fear effects✖ melee avoidance
Stacking Anvils sacrifices ranged pressure and makes the formation vulnerable to area effects.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
Unlock with Tactics
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