Rival Tactician

Level 10 Elite Artillery (Humanoid, Rival)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Rival Tactician is a level 10 elite artillery (humanoid, rival) for Draw Steel. It has 220 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 48.

Level
10
Organization
Elite
Role
Artillery
Encounter Value
48
Size
1M
Speed
5
Stamina
220
Stability
2
Free Strike
10
Movement
none
Might
+5
Agility
+2
Reason
+4
Intuition
+0
Presence
+3

Traits

Rivalry

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

Actions

Forward Assault

Ranged, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Ranged 10 · Target: Two creatures or objects

2d10 + 5

11 or lower
15 damage
12 to 16
21 damage; a<4] prone and can't stand (EoT)
17 or higher
25 damage; prone; a<5] can't stand (EoT)

5 Malice: Two allies within distance move up to their speed and can use a signature ability that has a double edge.

Guardian From Afar

Area, Ranged, Weapon

Main action · 3 cube within 10 · Target: One creature in the area

2d10 + 5

11 or lower
10 damage; m<3] weakened (save ends)
12 to 16
16 damage; m<4] weakened (save ends)
17 or higher
20 damage; m<5] weakened (save ends)

Each ally in the area regains 10 Stamina.

Battlefield Control

Ranged

Triggered action · Ranged 10 · Target: The triggering enemy

Trigger: An enemy within distance willingly moves. At any point during the movement, the tactician and one ally within distance can use a signature ability against the target.

Common questions

What level is Rival Tactician in Draw Steel?

Rival Tactician is a level 10 elite artillery in Draw Steel.

What is Rival Tactician's Encounter Value?

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

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