Waxen

Level 7 Horde Artillery (Undead, Soulless)

Draw Steel: Monsters (Book Two)

Waxen is a level 7 horde artillery (undead, soulless) for Draw Steel. It has 40 Stamina and an Encounter Value of 9.

Level
7
Organization
Horde
Role
Artillery
Encounter Value
9
Size
1M
Speed
4
Stamina
40
Stability
2
Free Strike
4
Movement
none
Immunities
Corruption 7, poison 7
Might
+4
Agility
-2
Reason
-4
Intuition
+1
Presence
-2

Traits

Burn Bright

If the waxen takes fire damage, they ignite. While ignited, the waxen takes 4 fire damage at the start of each of their turns and their strikes deal an extra 4 fire damage.

Actions

Wax Fling

Ranged, Strike, Weapon

Main action · Ranged 15 · Target: One creature or object

2d10 + 4

11 or lower
8 damage
12 to 16
11 damage
17 or higher
12 damage; a<4] slowed (save ends)

If a target made slowed this way is already slowed, they are instead restrained (save ends).

Erupt

Area, Magic

Main action · 2 burst · Target: Each enemy in the area

Power roll

11 or lower
10 damage
12 to 16
8 damage
17 or higher
5 damage

If the waxen is ignited (see Burn Bright), they shift up to their speed before using this ability. Each target makes an Agility test. The waxen is then destroyed and the area is difficult terrain for enemies. (3 Malice)

Common questions

What level is Waxen in Draw Steel?

Waxen is a level 7 horde artillery in Draw Steel.

What is Waxen's Encounter Value?

Waxen has an Encounter Value (EV) of 9, the number Draw Steel uses to budget encounters.

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