Rival Shadow

Level 2 Elite Ambusher (Humanoid, Rival)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Rival Shadow is a level 2 elite ambusher (humanoid, rival) for Draw Steel. It has 80 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 16.

Level
2
Organization
Elite
Role
Ambusher
Encounter Value
16
Size
1M
Speed
7
Stamina
80
Stability
1
Free Strike
5
Movement
none
Might
+0
Agility
+2
Reason
+0
Intuition
+0
Presence
+1

Traits

Exploit Opening

The shadow deals an extra 5 damage to any bleeding target.

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

Swift Serration

Melee, Strike, Weapon

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

2d10 + 2

11 or lower
7 damage
12 to 16
11 damage
17 or higher
14 damage; a<2] bleeding (save ends)

1 Malice: The shadow can teleport up to 5 squares, then can attempt to hide.

Poison the Blade

Maneuver · Self · Target: Self

The shadow coats their weapon with poison. They gain an edge on their next strike, and any potency for that strike increases by 1.

Common questions

What level is Rival Shadow in Draw Steel?

Rival Shadow is a level 2 elite ambusher in Draw Steel.

What is Rival Shadow's Encounter Value?

Rival Shadow has an Encounter Value (EV) of 16, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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