Erzkanzler
Aerial Death, Colossal Mechanical Carapacian (Tier 4, CR 3)
Core Numerics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | 4 | Hit Points | 375 HP |
| Initiative | +1 | Speed | 50 ft. fly |
| Damage (base) | 60 | Damage (mod) | +24 |
Base Stats
| Attribute | STR | CON | DEX | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modifier | +5 | +0 | +0 | +6 | +12 | +12 |
Defenses
| Defense | Value | Defense | Value | Defense | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | 15 | Aegis | 0 | Fort | 16 |
| Ref | 16 | Will | 16 | DC | 20 |
Anatomy
Cockpit (+4): +50% damage taken. Engine (6) (+2): Has 29 HP, removes flight when destroyed. Fuel Line (Secret: DC) (+4): Has 66 HP. If destroyed, target has DoT (66, until repaired) Shatterpoint (Secret: DC) (+0): Attacks against this have +2 to crit, and critical hits Daze (1 round). Tool (2) (105mm cannon) (+2): Has 66 HP, required to use certain actions. Tool (2) (40mm cannon) (+2): Has 29 HP, required to use certain actions. Tool (4) (25mm cannon) (+2): Has 29 HP, required to use certain actions.
Traits
None: What? Not everyone’s special.
Actions
105mm Cannon: Major action - Ranged weapon attack, 105mm cannon, 1000 ft. range, all targets within 20 ft. radius, targets Reflex, 60 damage, has disadvantage against targets within 250 feet, Cooldown (4). 40mm Cannon: Major action - Ranged weapon attack, 40mm cannon, 250 ft. range, single-target, 84 damage. 25mm Cannon: Major action - Ranged weapon attack, 25mm cannon, 100 ft. range, all targets within 10 ft. radius, 36 damage, multiattack (2). Integrated Firing Protocol: Special - When the Erzkanzler benefits from allies’ Aim or Block dice, they roll an additional die of the same magnitude. Flare Shield: Special - When the Erzkanzler uses Avert, it imposes disadvantage instead.
Tactics
The Erzkanzler can be used as an enemy whose presence forces the player to adapt. That is, how to reach the flying bomber through the skies. If engaged in combat, use the 105mm Cannon while they close in. Use 25mm if multiple targets can be hit, otherwise stick to the 40mm.
Drops
1620 EXP
Description
The erzkanzler can move one square diagonally as a ferz, or as a knight, or as a rook. A massive aerial bomber equipped with heavy ordnance, flares, and sometimes spare Padah drones for defense. If your players like shooters, just tell them that an AC-130 is inbound.