Gnoll Abyssal Archer

Level 2 Horde Artillery (Abyssal, Gnoll)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Gnoll Abyssal Archer is a level 2 horde artillery (abyssal, gnoll) for Draw Steel. It has 15 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 4.

Level
2
Organization
Horde
Role
Artillery
Encounter Value
4
Size
1M
Speed
5
Stamina
15
Stability
1
Free Strike
3
Movement
none
Might
+0
Agility
+2
Reason
+1
Intuition
+0
Presence
-1

Traits

Distant Death Frenzy

Whenever a non-minion ally within 5 squares of the abyssal archer is reduced to 0 Stamina, the abyssal archer can make a ranged free strike.

Bloodscent

The abyssal archer doesn’t need line of effect to use their abilities against any creature who isn’t at full Stamina, as long as a size 1 opening exists between the archer and the target.

Actions

Dark Longbow

Ranged, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Ranged 10 · Target: One creature or object

2d10 + 2

11 or lower
5 corruption damage
12 to 16
6 corruption damage
17 or higher
8 corruption damage; m<2] slowed (save ends)

This ability gains an edge against any target not at full Stamina.

Malice abilities

Archer’s Cackletongue (2 Malice)

Until the end of their next turn, each target gains an edge on their next strike. If any target hasn’t used their own Cackletongue maneuver on this turn, they can use it immediately at no cost.

Common questions

What level is Gnoll Abyssal Archer in Draw Steel?

Gnoll Abyssal Archer is a level 2 horde artillery in Draw Steel.

What is Gnoll Abyssal Archer's Encounter Value?

Gnoll Abyssal Archer has an Encounter Value (EV) of 4, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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