Knighted Auroch
Flying Shadowbike, Large Mechanical Carapacian (Tier 4, CR 1)
Core Numerics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | 4 | Hit Points | 88 HP |
| Initiative | +6 | Speed | 45 ft., 45 ft. fly |
| Damage (base) | 25 | Damage (mod) | +10 |
Base Stats
| Attribute | STR | CON | DEX | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modifier | +9 | +8 | +6 | +10 | +8 | +8 |
Defenses
| Defense | Value | Defense | Value | Defense | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | 21 | Aegis | 0 | Fort | 22 |
| Ref | 23 | Will | 21 | DC | 20 |
Anatomy
Fuel Line (Secret: DC) (+4): Has 16 HP. If destroyed, target has DoT (16, until repaired) Shatterpoint (Secret: DC) (+0): Attacks against this have +2 to crit, and critical hits Daze (1 round). Engine (2) (+2): Has 7 HP. If any are destroyed, target is permanently Crippled (half). If both are destroyed, target has 0 ft. speed. Tool (2) (gun) (+2): Has 7 HP, required to use certain actions.
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
Sonic Shot: Major action - Ranged weapon attack, gun, 50 ft. range, single-target, 35 damage, half damage on miss. Sound Barrier: When the Knighted Auroch uses Dash, it teleports in place of moving and gains +4 to AC/resistances for 1 round. Fadebound: Reaction - Martial ability, the Knighted Auroch becomes Intangible, or stops being Intangible. If mounted, its rider shares the benefit.
Tactics
Standard mount tactics, use it as ablative hit points for its rider, Dash for extra protection, exploit its high speed to kite, Fadebound opens up unique movement when it can just move through terrain.
Drops
270 EXP
Description
They looked at the auroch and decided not speed, but speed force; it now teleports and laughs in the face of tangible reality.