Umbral Gnome Warrior (BB)
Creature 2 — gnome, humanoid
AnvilLANDgnomehumanoid
Umbral gnome warriors are quick to charge into battle, but focus on defending their kin and their homes over more aggressive tactics when a choice is available. These warriors tend to work in groups and use their shields to intercept attacks.
Source: menace-under-otari-bestiary
Perception +7; darkvision
Skills athletics +8, intimidation +5, stealth +5
Str
+4
Dex
+2
Con
+3
Int
+0
Wis
+1
Cha
-1
Items Heavy Crossbow, Spear, Steel Shield, Studded Leather Armor
AC 18 ((20 with shield raised))
Fort +9
Ref +8
Will +5
HP 34
Speed 20 feet
Offense
Melee Spear +10, Damage 1d6+4 piercing
Ranged Heavy Crossbow (reload-2) +8, range increment 120 feet, Damage 1d10 piercing
Abilities
Raise a Shield — The umbral gnome warrior lifts up their shield to get a +2 circumstance bonus to AC until the start of their next turn.
Shield Block — If the umbral gnome warrior has their shield raised, they can spend your reaction to block a physical attack. Reduce the amount of damage by 5, but then the umbral gnome warrior and their shield both take any damage leftover. This might break or destroy the shield. The shield has a maximum of 20 Hit Points.
Primal Innate Spells DC 15, attack +7
1st Illusory Disguise
WORKS WELL WITH
SniperLANDA ranged ally stays safe while this shield-bearer eats melee retaliation with its raised shield and Shield Block.
FlankerLANDA mobile striker slips past this anchor to hit softer targets while it holds the front line with its raised shield.
PUNISHES
✖ melee reliance✖ physical damage focus
Avoid stacking multiple shield-tanks, since only a limited front line benefits from an anchor holding position.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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