Champion Automaton

Creature 10
  • rare
  • Large
  • automaton
  • construct
Perception
+18; darkvision
Languages
Common, One other language the champion knew in life usually jistkan, Telepathy 60 feet
Skills
Athletics +22, Diplomacy +18, Intimidation +18
Str +6, Dex +5, Con +5, Int +3, Wis +4, Cha +4

Telepathy 60 feet (aura, magical, mental)

AC
29; Fort +21, Ref +19, Will +17
HP
170; Resistances physical 10 (except adamantine)
Speed
25 feet, climb 15 feet

Melee ◆ pincer +23 (magical), Damage 2d12+12 piercing plus Grab

Ranged ◆ energy beam +23 (fire, magical), Damage 2d10+10 fire

Arcane Slam ◆ (arcane) Requirements The champion has a creature Grabbed

Effect The champion channels supernatural energy through its pincers, then slams its foe against the ground. The grabbed creature takes 3d6 bludgeoning and 3d6 fire damage, is knocked Prone and must attempt a DC 29 Fortitude save. On a failure the target is Enfeebled 1 (Enfeebled 2 on a critical failure) from the force of the slam. At the end of the Arcane Slam, the grapple ends.

Spinning Toss ◆◆ Frequency once per round

Requirements The champion has a creature Grabbed

Effect The champion spins on its axis, using the creature it's holding as an impromptu bludgeon before tossing it aside. The champion attempts an Athletics check against the grabbed creature's Fortitude DC.

Critical Success The champion fings its victim. The grapple ends. The grabbed creature is thrown into a space within 10 feet, takes 8d6 bludgeoning damage, and falls Prone. All creatures adjacent to the champion take the same amount of bludgeoning damage (DC 29 basic Reflex save).

Success As critical success, except the grabbed creatures is thrown into a space within 5 feet, and creatures take 4d6 bludgeoning damage.

Failure The champion tosses its victim aside. The grapple ends. The grabbed creature falls prone.

Critical Failure The champion fumbles its grasp on its victim and the grapple ends.

Grab ◆

Source: Pathfinder Monster Core 2

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