Rival Talent

Level 8 Elite Hexer (Humanoid, Rival)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

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

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

Traits

Rivalry

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

Actions

Control Synapses

Psionic, Ranged, Strike, Telekinesis

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

2d10 + 4

11 or lower
12 psychic damage
12 to 16
17 psychic damage
17 or higher
21 psychic damage

3 Malice: Each target shifts up to their speed and can make a free strike against one creature of the talent's choice. The target can't be moved in a way that would harm them.

Disorientate

Psionic, Ranged, Telepathy

Maneuver · Ranged 10 · Target: One creature or object

2d10 + 4

11 or lower
8 psychic damage; r<2] dazed (save ends)
12 to 16
8 psychic damage; r<3] dazed and slowed (save ends)
17 or higher
8 psychic damage; r<4] dazed and slowed (save ends)

2 Malice

Malice abilities

Mind Requital (2 Malice)

Trigger: A creature deals damage to the talent. The talent halves the damage and shifts up to 2 squares. The triggering creature takes psychic damage equal to half the damage dealt.

Common questions

What level is Rival Talent in Draw Steel?

Rival Talent is a level 8 elite hexer in Draw Steel.

What is Rival Talent's Encounter Value?

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

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