Rival Shadow

Level 10 Elite Ambusher (Humanoid, Rival)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Rival Shadow is a level 10 elite ambusher (humanoid, rival) for Draw Steel. It has 240 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 48.

Level
10
Organization
Elite
Role
Ambusher
Encounter Value
48
Size
1M
Speed
7
Stamina
240
Stability
1
Free Strike
10
Movement
none
Might
+0
Agility
+5
Reason
+3
Intuition
+2
Presence
+4

Traits

Exploit Weakness

The shadow deals an extra 10 damage to any target affected by a condition.

Rivalry

At the start of an encounter, the shadow chooses one creature within their line of effect. Both the shadow and the creature can add a d3 roll to power rolls they make against each other.

Actions

A Hush of Ash

Melee, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Melee 1 · Target: Two creatures or objects

2d10 + 5

11 or lower
15 damage; a<3] bleeding (save ends)
12 to 16
21 damage; a<4] bleeding (save ends)
17 or higher
25 damage; a<5] bleeding (save ends)

1 Malice: The shadow can teleport up to 10 squares, then can attempt to hide.

Envenomed Steel

Maneuver · Self · Target: Self

The shadow coats their weapon with poison. They have a double edge on their next strike, any potency for that strike increases by 2, and if the target has m<4], they are weakened (save ends).

Common questions

What level is Rival Shadow in Draw Steel?

Rival Shadow is a level 10 elite ambusher in Draw Steel.

What is Rival Shadow's Encounter Value?

Rival Shadow has an Encounter Value (EV) of 48, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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