Paladin

Mindlinked Hoverdisc, Medium Mechanical Carapacian (Tier 2, CR 1)

Core Numerics

StatValueStatValue
Tier2Hit Points52 HP
Initiative-5Speed0 ft., 45 ft. fly
Damage (base)10Damage (mod)+4

Base Stats

AttributeSTRCONDEXINTWISCHA
Modifier+5+8+10+2+6+2

Defenses

DefenseValueDefenseValueDefenseValue
AC8Aegis0Fort9
Ref6Will10DC15

Anatomy

Fuel Line (Secret: DC) (+4): Has 10 HP. If destroyed, target has DoT (10, until repaired)

Traits

War Training (mount): This creature can grant a creature mounting it cover, granting it +6 to cover bonuses, but any attacks that miss them automatically hit the mount. Any effects that modify attack rolls against the mount in any way also affect their riders

Actions

Psi Bolt: Major action - Ranged psionic attack, 100 ft. range, single-target, 10 damage. ECM Jammer: Special - When the Paladin uses Dash, it counts as being in 3/4 cover for 1 round.

Tactics

Standard mount tactics, use it as ablative hit points for its rider, Dash for extra protection, exploit its high speed to kite.

Drops

30 EXP

Description

The paladin exists in Dragonchess, a chess variant created by Mr. Gary GygaxDnD, where it moves as a king or knight and starts on the middle board. This is a hoverdisc mount created initially as a lark that gained traction among psions who wanted one.