Rival Tactician

Level 8 Elite Artillery (Humanoid, Rival)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Rival Tactician is a level 8 elite artillery (humanoid, rival) for Draw Steel. It has 180 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 40.

Level
8
Organization
Elite
Role
Artillery
Encounter Value
40
Size
1M
Speed
5
Stamina
180
Stability
2
Free Strike
9
Movement
none
Might
+4
Agility
+1
Reason
+3
Intuition
+0
Presence
+2

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

Command From the Back

Ranged, Strike, Weapon

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

2d10 + 4

11 or lower
13 damage
12 to 16
18 damage; a<3] prone
17 or higher
22 damage; a<4] prone

4 Malice: Two allies within distance move up to their speed and can use a signature ability.

Safeguard

Ranged, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Ranged 10 · Target: One creature or object

2d10 + 4

11 or lower
15 damage; m<2] weakened (save ends)
12 to 16
21 damage; m<3] weakened (save ends)
17 or higher
26 damage; m<4] weakened (save ends)

Two allies adjacent to the target each regain 7 Stamina.

Quickshot

Ranged

Triggered action · Ranged 10 · Target: The triggering enemy

Trigger: An enemy within distance willingly moves. At any point during the movement, the tactician uses a signature ability against the target.

Common questions

What level is Rival Tactician in Draw Steel?

Rival Tactician is a level 8 elite artillery in Draw Steel.

What is Rival Tactician's Encounter Value?

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

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