Phoenix
Burning Paradox, Huge Psionic Underling (Tier 5, CR 3)
Core Numerics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | 5 | Hit Points | 600 HP |
| Initiative | +0 | Speed | 40 ft., 40 ft. fly |
| Damage (base) | 80 | Damage (mod) | +32 |
Base Stats
| Attribute | STR | CON | DEX | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modifier | +8 | +9 | +9 | +0 | +0 | +9 |
Defenses
| Defense | Value | Defense | Value | Defense | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | 16 | Aegis | 0 | Fort | 15 |
| Ref | 17 | Will | 16 | DC | 20 |
Anatomy
Head (+4): +50% damage to headshots. Psi Core (Secret) (+2): +50% damage to the core, but only psionic attacks may target it. Wings (+4): Removes flight for 1 round when damaged or grappled. Opening (Secret: DC) (+0): Attacks against this have +2 to hit. Vitals (Secret: DC) (+2): Can be grappled, damaging or grappling this Dazes (1 round or while grappled) them. Inflicts Setback (2, duration of Daze) instead if the attack already Dazes.
Traits
None: What? Not everyone’s special.
Actions
Flame: Major action - Ranged psionic attack, 50 ft. range, single-target, targets Reflex, 80 damage. Nova: Major action - Melee psionic attack, 30 ft. radius, all targets, targets Reflex, 48 damage. Inferno: Major action - Ranged psionic attack, 50 ft. range, all targets within 10 ft. radius, targets Reflex, 48 damage. Psionic Deluge: Reaction - Psionic ability, the Phoenix forces a missed psionic attack to deal half damage. Ensorcelled Flames: Special - When the Phoenix Assails, it also adds DoT (19, 5 rounds). Everlasting Flight: Special - When the Phoenix uses any major or minor action, it also heals for 19 HP.
Tactics
If the player has low Reflex, kite with Inferno. Otherwise, use it while closing in, then switch to Flame. Nova if two or more targets are within distance.
Drops
4200 EXP, 30 T5 Grist, 60 T4 Grist, 180 T3 Grist, 870 T2 Grist, 1620 T1 Grist, 4200 BG
Description
The fire eternally burns, like the winds across which this underling soars. With broad, brazen wings does it fly. With human hands does it grip. With human lips does it sneer.