Hobgoblin Brandbearer

Level 4 Minion Hexer (Goblin, Hobgoblin, Humanoid, Infernal)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Hobgoblin Brandbearer is a level 4 minion hexer (goblin, hobgoblin, humanoid, infernal) for Draw Steel. It has 7 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 6.

Level
4
Organization
Minion
Role
Hexer
Encounter Value
6
Size
1M
Speed
5
Stamina
7
Stability
0
Free Strike
2
Movement
none
Immunities
Fire 2
Might
+0
Agility
+1
Reason
+2
Intuition
+0
Presence
+3

Traits

Open Furnace

Whenever an enemy takes fire damage, they take 1 extra fire damage for each brandbearer adjacent to them.

Infernal Ichor

When the brandbearer is reduced to 0 Stamina, they spray burning blood. Each creature adjacent to the brandbearer takes 2 fire damage.

Actions

Searing Grasp

Magic, Melee, Strike

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

2d10 + 3

11 or lower
2 fire damage
12 to 16
4 fire damage; m<2] fire weakness 5 (save ends)
17 or higher
6 fire damage; m<3] fire weakness 5 (save ends)

Common questions

What level is Hobgoblin Brandbearer in Draw Steel?

Hobgoblin Brandbearer is a level 4 minion hexer in Draw Steel.

What is Hobgoblin Brandbearer's Encounter Value?

Hobgoblin Brandbearer has an Encounter Value (EV) of 6, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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