Devourer Mantis

Category: Magical Beast / Insectoid

Description

A massive, aggressive insectoid predator.

Abilities

Equipped with razor-sharp scythes capable of slicing through armor and flesh with ease.

Lore

A dangerous ambush predator found in the Dungeon.

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Mechanical Stat Block

Health: 7 Boxes
Mind Defense: 1
Armor: 4 Temporary Health Boxes (Chitinous exoskeleton)

Key Attributes (Dice Pools)

• Physical: Strength 4, Athletics 4, Acrobatics 3, Hand-to-Hand 5, Stealth 4
• Mental/Magical: Readiness 4, Willpower 3, Finesse 2
• Social: Intimidation 3

Attacks & Abilities

• Scythe Slash: Roll: Strength + Hand-to-Hand (9 dice). Damage: 2 + Successes (Slashing).
• Devour: If the Mantis scores 3 or more successes on an attack against a prone or grappled target, it bites for an additional 2 Base Damage and heals 1 Health Box.
• Ambush Predator: Gains +2 dice to its attack pool when attacking from Stealth.
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