Rival Tactician

Level 5 Elite Artillery (Humanoid, Rival)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Rival Tactician is a level 5 elite artillery (humanoid, rival) for Draw Steel. It has 120 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 28.

Level
5
Organization
Elite
Role
Artillery
Encounter Value
28
Size
1M
Speed
5
Stamina
120
Stability
2
Free Strike
7
Movement
none
Might
+3
Agility
+0
Reason
+2
Intuition
+0
Presence
+1

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

Mark Targets

Ranged, Strike, Weapon

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

2d10 + 3

11 or lower
10 damage
12 to 16
15 damage
17 or higher
18 damage

3 Malice: Two allies within distance can use a signature ability against the same target.

Preserve and Protect

Ranged, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Ranged 5 · Target: One creature or object

2d10 + 3

11 or lower
11 damage; m<1] weakened (save ends)
12 to 16
16 damage; m<2] weakened (save ends)
17 or higher
21 damage; m<3] weakened (save ends)

One ally adjacent to the target regains 7 Stamina.

Take the Opening

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 each make a free strike against the target.

Common questions

What level is Rival Tactician in Draw Steel?

Rival Tactician is a level 5 elite artillery in Draw Steel.

What is Rival Tactician's Encounter Value?

Rival Tactician has an Encounter Value (EV) of 28, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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