Basilisk

Level 1 Elite Brute (Basilisk, Beast)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Basilisk is a level 1 elite brute (basilisk, beast) for Draw Steel. It has 80 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 12.

Level
1
Organization
Elite
Role
Brute
Encounter Value
12
Size
2
Speed
8
Stamina
80
Stability
2
Free Strike
5
Movement
none
Immunities
Poison 4
Might
+2
Agility
+0
Reason
-3
Intuition
-1
Presence
-1

Traits

Lash Out

Area, Triggered action, 1 burst, Each enemy in the area. Trigger: The basilisk takes damage from a melee ability. Effect: Each target takes 5 damage. Any target who has a<2] is also bleeding (save ends).

Calcifying Presence

The area within 3 squares of the basilisk is difficult terrain for enemies.

Actions

Noxious Bite

Melee, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Melee 1 · Target: Two creatures or objects

2d10 + 2

11 or lower
7 poison damage
12 to 16
10 poison damage
17 or higher
13 poison damage

This ability gains an edge against targets the basilisk has previously dealt poison damage to.

Petrifying Eye Beams

Area, Magic

Maneuver · 5 × 2 line within 1 · Target: Special

2d10 + 2

11 or lower
m<0] restrained (save ends)
12 to 16
m<1] restrained (save ends)
17 or higher
Slowed (save ends); or if m<2] restrained (save ends)

Special: The area extends from both the basilisk's eyes, and this ability targets the first creature without cover on either side of the area. Effect: If a target is already slowed, the potency increases by 1 for that target. A target restrained this way magically begins to turn to stone, and a target who ends two consecutive turns restrained this way is petrified. A target restrained this way or a creature adjacent to them can use a main action to cut encroaching stone from the target's body, dealing 8 damage to the target that can't be reduced in any way and ending this effect.

Malice abilities

Poison Fumes (5 Malice)

Area, Magic, Main action, 2d10 + 2, 3 cube within 1, Each creature in the area. ! 4 poison damage; m<0] weakened (save ends). @ 6 poison damage; m<1] weakened and slowed (save ends). # 9 poison damage; m<2] weakened and slowed (save ends).

Common questions

What level is Basilisk in Draw Steel?

Basilisk is a level 1 elite brute in Draw Steel.

What is Basilisk's Encounter Value?

Basilisk has an Encounter Value (EV) of 12, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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