Subaquatic Marauder
Creature 5 (uncommon) — human, humanoid
CrasherAnvilLANDAQUATIChumanhumanoid
A new breed of pirate, these raiders strike at unsuspecting ships from beneath the cover of the waves. The bulky, reinforced diving suits they wear also serve as armor and clockwork mechanisms augment their strength. Adventurers may need passage on a swift vessel, or they might face danger from raiders at sea or in coastal settlements.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +12
Languages common
Skills athletics +13, crafting +13, Ocean Lore +12
Str
+4
Dex
+2
Con
+4
Int
+2
Wis
+1
Cha
+0
Items Gauntlet, Javelin, Diving Suit (Functions as Half Plate), Chain (30 feet)
AC 23
Fort +15
Ref +7
Will +12
HP 60
Speed 20 feet, swim 20 feet
Offense
Melee Gauntlet (agile, free-hand) +15, Damage 1d4+8 bludgeoning
Ranged Javelin (tethered, thrown-30) +15, Damage 1d6+8 piercing
Abilities
Sealed Diving Suit — The marauder's diving suit is a technological marvel. When sealed, it provides 1 hour of fresh air and protects the wearer from exposure to inhaled threats. Personalized modifications and a need for constant tinkering mean that other creatures are unable to take advantage of the special abilities of the diving suit and treat it as an ordinary suit of half plate.
Depth Charge (air, manipulate, sonic) — The marauder pulls a release valve on their suit, expelling a pressure wave that deals 3d6 sonic plus 3d6 bludgeoning damage (DC 22 Fortitude save) to all creatures in a 10-foot emanation. Creatures that fail the save take a –2 circumstance penalty to Acrobatics checks to Balance and Athletics checks to Swim for 1 minute as their inner ear is impaired. Creatures that critically fail the save are also Deafened for 1 minute. The marauder can't use Depth Charge again for 1d4 rounds.
Retract —
WORKS WELL WITH
FlankerLAND / AQUATICClosing into melee range with high durability draws reactions, freeing a flanker to position safely and exploit off-guard targets.
WeaverLAND / AQUATICForced-movement or immobilizing effects cluster enemies for the Depth Charge emanation, multiplying its area damage value.
SniperLAND / AQUATICA ranged threat pressures back-line targets while this creature absorbs attention at close range with high AC and Fortitude saves.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ low Fortitude
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