Shadow Sage

Creature 7 — human, humanoid

FlankerLANDhumanoidoccult

Source: wardens-of-wildwood-bestiary

Perception +16

Languages aklo, common, fey

Skills acrobatics +13, deception +12, intimidation +17, occultism +17, society +11, stealth +13

Str

Dex

Con

Int

Wis

Cha

Items Staff, Leather Armor

AC 25 Fort +13 Ref +15 Will +18

HP 115

Speed 30 feet

Melee Staff (two-hand-d8) +16, Damage 1d4+9 bludgeoning

Sneak Attack — The shadow sage deals an additional 2d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.

Occult Innate Spells DC 25, attack +17

3rd Vampiric Feast

2nd Darkvision, See the Unseen

Cantrips (3rd) Read Aura, Shield, Void Warp

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA durable frontline holds priority attention so this precision striker can maneuver into position for bonus damage against Off-Guard foes.

SnareLANDA controller that knocks targets prone or restrained creates the Off-Guard windows this striker's bonus damage depends on.

WeaverLANDA caster's debuffs open reliable openings this striker can convert into precision damage.

PUNISHES

✖ isolated targets✖ low Reflex✖ melee reliance

Avoid stacking multiple precision-damage skirmishers competing for the same Off-Guard window.

Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

Run Shadow Sage in the encounter builder — free, no install.

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