Human Blackguard
Level 1 Leader (Human, Humanoid)
Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)
Human Blackguard is a level 1 leader (human, humanoid) for Draw Steel. It has 80 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 12.
- Level
- 1
- Organization
- Leader
- Encounter Value
- 12
- Size
- 1M
- Speed
- 5
- Stamina
- 80
- Stability
- 2
- Free Strike
- 4
- Movement
- none
- Immunities
- Corruption 2, psychic 2
- Might
- +3
- Agility
- +2
- Reason
- +2
- Intuition
- +0
- Presence
- +2
Traits
You!
Ranged, Maneuver, Ranged 10, One enemy. Effect: The target is marked until the start of the blackguard's next turn. The blackguard and each of their allies gain an edge on abilities used against targets marked by the blackguard.
End Effect
At the end of each of their turns, the blackguard can take 5 damage to end one effect on them that can be ended by a saving throw. This damage can't be reduced in any way.
Supernatural Insight
The blackguard ignores concealment if it's granted by a supernatural effect.
Parry!
Melee, Triggered action, Melee 1, Self or one ally. Trigger: A creature makes a strike against the blackguard or an ally adjacent to them. Effect: The damage is halved.
Actions
Zweihander Swing
Area, Weapon
2d10 + 3
- 11 or lower
- 3 damage; m<1] slowed (save ends)
- 12 to 16
- 6 damage; m<2] slowed (save ends)
- 17 or higher
- 8 damage; m<3] slowed (save ends)
One ally within 10 squares can make a free strike. 1 Malice: One ally within 10 squares can use their signature ability instead.
Malice abilities
Advance! (Villain Action 1 Malice)
The blackguard shifts up to their speed. During or after this movement, they can use their Zweihander Swing twice.
Back! (Villain Action 2 Malice)
The blackguard slides each target up to 5 squares.
I Can Throw My Blade and So Should You! (Villain Action 3 Malice)
The blackguard uses their Zweihander Swing against each target. Each ally within 5 squares of the area can then make a free strike against a target (one target per ally).
Common questions
What level is Human Blackguard in Draw Steel?
Human Blackguard is a level 1 leader in Draw Steel.
What is Human Blackguard's Encounter Value?
Human Blackguard has an Encounter Value (EV) of 12, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.
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