Bugbear Sneak

Level 2 Elite Ambusher (Bugbear, Fey, Goblin, Humanoid)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Bugbear Sneak is a level 2 elite ambusher (bugbear, fey, goblin, humanoid) for Draw Steel. It has 80 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 16.

Level
2
Organization
Elite
Role
Ambusher
Encounter Value
16
Size
1L
Speed
7
Stamina
80
Stability
0
Free Strike
5
Movement
none
Might
+2
Agility
+2
Reason
+0
Intuition
+0
Presence
+0

Actions

Sucker Punch

Melee, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Melee 1 · Target: One creature or object

2d10 + 2

11 or lower
8 damage; a<1] grabbed
12 to 16
13 damage; a<2] grabbed
17 or higher
16 damage; grabbed

The target can't use triggered actions until the start of the next round. Additionally, if the sneak started their turn hidden from the target, this ability deals an extra 4 damage.

Shadow Cloak

Area

Main action · 2 burst · Target: Each enemy in the area

2d10 + 2

11 or lower
2 damage; i<0] the sneak has concealment from the target (save ends)
12 to 16
3 damage; i<1] the sneak has concealment from the target (save ends)
17 or higher
4 damage; i<2] the sneak has concealment from the target (save ends)

3 Malice cost. The sneak shifts up to their speed and can attempt to hide.

Carving Dagger

Ranged, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Ranged 8 · Target: Two creatures or objects

2d10 + 2

11 or lower
7 damage; m<0] bleeding (save ends)
12 to 16
11 damage; m<1] bleeding (save ends)
17 or higher
14 damage; m<2] bleeding (save ends)

While bleeding this way, the target can't hide from the sneak or their allies.

Throw

Melee, Strike

Maneuver · Melee 1 · Target: One creature or object

Special: The target must be grabbed by the sneak. Effect: The target is vertical pushed up to 4 squares. An ally doesn't take damage from being force moved this way.

Catcher

Melee

Free triggered action · Melee 1 · Target: The triggering creature or object

Trigger: A size 1 creature or object is force moved within distance, or a size 1 ally willingly moves within distance. Effect: The target is grabbed by the sneak.

Clever Trick

Triggered action · Special · Target: One enemy

1 Malice cost. Trigger: The sneak is targeted by a strike. Effect: The sneak chooses one enemy within distance of the strike to become the target of the strike.

Malice abilities

Shadow Cloak (3 Malice)

2 burst, each enemy in the area: 2/3/4 damage; the sneak has concealment from the target (save ends). The sneak shifts up to their speed and can attempt to hide.

Clever Trick (1 Malice)

Trigger: The sneak is targeted by a strike. Effect: The sneak chooses one enemy within distance of the strike to become the target of the strike.

Common questions

What level is Bugbear Sneak in Draw Steel?

Bugbear Sneak is a level 2 elite ambusher in Draw Steel.

What is Bugbear Sneak's Encounter Value?

Bugbear Sneak has an Encounter Value (EV) of 16, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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