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Shobhad Sniper

Creature 17 (uncommon) — humanoid

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

SniperCrasherLANDhumanoid

Enemies rarely see a shobhad sniper before the deadly blast of their powerful rifles snatches away the offender's life. Selected from among the most talented enforcers after proving themselves in combat, shobhad snipers learn how to cross the desert sands undetected, combine their powerful ranged weapons with close-combat techniques, and survive Akiton's freezing nights for weeks on end while scouting potential settlements or enemy strongholds. These four-armed humanoids often live as nomads on

Source: strength-of-thousands-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +30; darkvision
Languages akitonian, shobhad
Skills athletics +31, intimidation +30, stealth +34, survival +30
Str
+6
Dex
+9
Con
+5
Int
+2
Wis
+5
Cha
+2
Items Shobhad Longrifle, +2 Striking Handwraps of Mighty Blows, Leather Armor
AC 40 Fort +28 Ref +32 Will +26
HP 320
Speed 30 feet

Offense

Melee Fist (agile, finesse, magical, nonlethal, reach-10, unarmed) +31, Damage 2d10+14 bludgeoning
Ranged Longrifle (backstabber, concussive, fatal-d12, kickback, reload-1, volley-30) +34, range increment 120 feet, Damage 3d8+9 bludgeoning

Abilities

Four-Armed — Shobhad enforcers have four powerful arms. They can Interact with and manipulate objects or perform combat maneuvers that require a free hand such as grabbing or tripping, even while wielding a two-handed weapon or carrying an object in two hands.
Four-Armed — Shobhad enforcers have four powerful arms. They can Interact with and manipulate objects or perform combat maneuvers that require a free hand such as grabbing or tripping, even while wielding a two-handed weapon or carrying an object in two hands.
Attack of Opportunity
Ferocity
Sniper's Devastation — The shobhad sniper makes a fist Strike against a Medium or smaller creature. If this attack is successful, the shobhad sniper deals no damage, but they immediately Grab and throw their target up to 30 feet in a direction of their choice and then make a ranged Strike with their longrifle against the target, after which the target falls Prone in the designated location.

As normal, the creature doesn't take any additional falling damage from the throw.
Sniping Shot — The shobhad sniper makes a Strike with their longrifle, gaining a +2 circumstance bonus to this Strike's attack roll and ignoring the target's concealment.

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDAn Anvil anchors the front line so the Sniper can shoot from distance without the volley penalty from nearby enemies.
WeaverLANDA Weaver groups or separates targets to give the Sniper clear firing lanes for the longrifle.
MenderLANDA Mender heals the Sniper through return fire from enemy ranged threats.

PUNISHES

✖ concealment✖ clumping✖ standing still✖ kiting
Two Snipers cannot hold ground when enemies bypass the volley range to engage in melee.
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