Rival Shadow

Level 8 Elite Ambusher (Humanoid, Rival)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Rival Shadow is a level 8 elite ambusher (humanoid, rival) for Draw Steel. It has 200 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 40.

Level
8
Organization
Elite
Role
Ambusher
Encounter Value
40
Size
1M
Speed
7
Stamina
200
Stability
1
Free Strike
9
Movement
none
Might
+0
Agility
+4
Reason
+2
Intuition
+0
Presence
+3

Traits

Exploit Weakness

The shadow deals an extra 9 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

Assail and Serrate

Melee, Strike, Weapon

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

2d10 + 4

11 or lower
13 damage; a<2] bleeding (save ends)
12 to 16
18 damage; a<3] bleeding (save ends)
17 or higher
22 damage; a<4] bleeding and weakened (save ends)

1 Malice: The shadow can teleport up to 7 squares, then can attempt to hide.

Poison the Blade

Maneuver · Self · Target: Self

The shadow coats their weapon with poison. They have a double edge on their next strike, and any potency for that strike increases by 2.

Common questions

What level is Rival Shadow in Draw Steel?

Rival Shadow is a level 8 elite ambusher in Draw Steel.

What is Rival Shadow's Encounter Value?

Rival Shadow has an Encounter Value (EV) of 40, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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