Dwarf Shieldwall

Level 3 Platoon Defender (Dwarf, Humanoid)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Dwarf Shieldwall is a level 3 platoon defender (dwarf, humanoid) for Draw Steel. It has 72 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 10.

Level
3
Organization
Platoon
Role
Defender
Encounter Value
10
Size
1M
Speed
5
Stamina
72
Stability
4
Free Strike
5
Movement
none
Might
+2
Agility
+0
Reason
+0
Intuition
+0
Presence
+1

Traits

Call to the Wall

Whenever a creature deals damage to or takes damage from the shieldwall, the shieldwall can make that creature taunted until the end of the creature's next turn.

Actions

Wide Axe

Melee, Strike, Weapon

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

2d10 + 2

11 or lower
7 damage; slide 1
12 to 16
10 damage; slide 1
17 or higher
13 damage; slide 1

The shieldwall can shift 1 square to remain adjacent to the target. A target restrained by a dwarf can be force moved by this ability. This forced movement doesn't end the restrained condition unless the Director determines otherwise. 3 Malice: This ability targets one additional target.

Malice abilities

Intercepting Shield (1 Malice)

Self. Self. Triggered action. Trigger: A creature makes a strike against an ally adjacent to the shieldwall. Effect: The shieldwall becomes the target of the triggering strike and halves the damage.

Common questions

What level is Dwarf Shieldwall in Draw Steel?

Dwarf Shieldwall is a level 3 platoon defender in Draw Steel.

What is Dwarf Shieldwall's Encounter Value?

Dwarf Shieldwall has an Encounter Value (EV) of 10, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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