Talos Gadgeteer
Creature 1 — human, humanoid, talos
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
ShadeLANDtalos
The geniekin called taloses descend primarily from zuhra genies, metal elementals, and other denizens of the Plane of Metal. Many taloses mold their natural talent for metalwork into careers as tinkerers, miners, or smiths, although just as many leverage the luster of precious metals in a quest for fame and fortune. Taloses are among the most metropolitan of geniekin, often born in or drawn to cities of various sizes, especially those with advanced metalworking or technology trades. Metal often
Source: rage-of-elements-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +3
Languages common, talican
Skills acrobatics +6, crafting +6, society +6, thievery +6
Str
+1
Dex
+3
Con
+1
Int
+3
Wis
+0
Cha
+1
Items Light Hammer (3), Leather Armor, Artisan's Tools, Formula Book (Blank), Blast Boots (Lesser), Explosive Mine (Lesser) (3), Ablative Armor Plating (Lesser)
AC 17
Fort +6
Ref +6
Will +5
HP 17 (ablative armor plating)
Resistances electricity 1
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Fist (agile, finesse, unarmed, versatile-s) +8, Damage 1d6+1 bludgeoning
Melee Light Hammer (agile) +6, Damage 1d6+1 bludgeoning
Ranged Light Hammer (agile, thrown-20) +8, Damage 1d6+1 bludgeoning
Abilities
Reflective Defense — Frequency once per round
Trigger A creature within 30 feet targets the talos gadgeteer, and they can see the attacker
Requirements The talos is in dim or bright light
Effect The talos gadgeteer reflects light off their metallic skin and into the enemy's eyes; it must succeed at a DC 14 Reflex save or be Dazzled until the end of the talos's next turn.
Trigger A creature within 30 feet targets the talos gadgeteer, and they can see the attacker
Requirements The talos is in dim or bright light
Effect The talos gadgeteer reflects light off their metallic skin and into the enemy's eyes; it must succeed at a DC 14 Reflex save or be Dazzled until the end of the talos's next turn.
Arcane Innate Spells DC 14, attack +6
Cantrips Detect Metal
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDDraws fire so the gadgeteer can exploit Reflective Defense and thrown attacks from a safe offset.
CrasherLANDDisrupts backline priority targets while the gadgeteer handles skirmishers with thrown versatility.
PUNISHES
✖ ranged reliance
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
Unlock with Tactics
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