[reposted from another part of the boards because I fumbled it the first time]
I need to build a pegasus-riding 8th level NPC with some Mythic Ranks (like 1 or 2). He will be a major antagonist in an homebrewed Midgard (from Kobold Press) campaign.
He's a nobleman intending to seize power through military might and renown (and some nasty intrigues on the side).
Should I build him as a Fighter, a Cavalier or a Ranger with animal companion ?
He will need to be tough enough for the inevitable showdown between him (plus some minions) and the player characters ; the showdown should happen when they (the PCs) are 10th level.
Some ideas ? Ho, and the villain shall have a lance with lightning powers.
Come to think of it, the pegasus should probably be wicked - martially speaking - too.
This NPC should be able to go against a dragon and win (or survive, at the least).
For the Midgard savvy, he's a sworn foe of the Marothi Empire. Didn't Paizo publish some dragon-hunting sourcebook some time ago ?
I should add that I intend to give the Mounted Combat feat for free to PCs and NPCs alike.
Here ya go...
Big Bad:
Pegasus riding big bad CR 8
XP 4,800
Male human cavalier (beast rider) 8/Guardian 2 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 32, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat 36)
NE Medium humanoid (human)
Init +3; Senses Perception +2
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Defense
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AC 21, touch 11, flat-footed 20 (+10 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 82 (8d10+34)
Fort +10, Ref +5, Will +5
Defensive Abilities hard to kill
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. in armor)
Melee +1 shock ironwood lance +14/+9 (1d8+8/×3 plus 1d6 electricity) or
. . mwk light flail +14/+9 (1d8+5) or
. . mwk longsword +14/+9 (1d8+5/19-20)
Special Attacks banner +2, cavalier's charge, challenge 3/day (+8 damage, mount gains +3 to hit while cavalier threatens), mythic power (7/day, surge +1d6), tactician 2/day (Ferocious Loyalty, 7 rds)
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Statistics
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Str 20, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 14
Base Atk +8; CMB +13; CMD 24
Feats Death From Below, Ferocious Loyalty, Heavy Armor Proficiency, Iron Will, Leadership, Mounted Combat[M], Overwhelm, Power Attack
Skills Acrobatics -5 (-9 to jump), Bluff +13, Climb +3, Handle Animal +13 (+17 to force this mount into an Unnatural Aura.), Intimidate +10, Knowledge (history) +1, Knowledge (nature) +5, Knowledge (nobility) +2, Perception +2, Ride +6 (+10 to force this mount into an Unnatural Aura.), Sense Motive +3, Survival +3 (+7 to follow tracks)
Languages Common
SQ amazing initiative, beast's skills, mount (roc (charger) named Roc renamed Pegasus), order of the beast, wild empathy +10, wild mount shape (8 hours)
Combat Gear potion of cure moderate wounds (3), potion of gaseous form, potion of haste; Other Gear full plate, heavy steel shield, +1 shock ironwood lance, mwk light flail, mwk longsword, cloak of resistance +2, ring of feather falling, backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, bit and bridle, feed (per day) (5), flint and steel, hemp rope (50 ft.), mess kit, pot, riding saddle, saddlebags, soap, torch (10), trail rations (5), waterskin
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Special Abilities
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Absorb Blow (10 damage) (Su) As an imm action, use 1 power when dam to absorb listed amount to gain epic DR and Resist.
Amazing Initiative (1/round) (Ex) As a free action, use 1 power to gain an extra standard action (can't be used to cast a spell).
Animal Companion Link (Ex) You have a link with your Animal Companion.
Banner +2/+1 (Ex) Allies who can see your banner gain +2 save vs. fear & +1 to hit while charging.
Beast's Challenge +8 (3/day) (Ex) +8 to damage target, -2 AC vs. others when used, mount gains +3 to hit bonus while cavalier threatens target.
Beast's Skills +4 +4 to follow tracks.
Cavalier's Charge (Ex) Mounted charge grants +4 to hit and -0 AC rather than +2/-2.
Death from Below +2 to att vs flying foes if set against a charge or making an AoO.
Fast Healing 5 (Ex) Spend 1 power to gain fast healing 5 for 1 minute
Ferocious Loyalty +1 morale bonus vs. foe threatened by ally with this feat.
Hard to Kill (Ex) Automatically stabilize when dying, and only die at neg Con x 2.
Leadership (Base Score 10) You attract loyal companions and devoted followers.
Mounted Combat [Mythic] As an immediate action, use 1 power to substitute a Ride check for Mount's Ref save.
Mythic Power (7/day, Surge +1d6) Use this power to perform your mythic abilities.
Overwhelm Flank if another with this feat threatens a foe, and that foe is 2+ sizes larger than both of you.
Power Attack -3/+6 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Ring of feather falling Feather fall activates if you fall more than 5 ft.
Surge (1d6) (Su) Use 1 power to increase any d20 roll by the listed amount.
Tactician (Ferocious Loyalty, 7 rds, 2/day) (Ex) Grant the use of your teamwork feats to all allies in 30 ft.
Wild Empathy +10 (Ex) Improve the attitude of an animal, as if using Diplomacy.
Wild Mount Shape (beast shape II, 1/day) (Su) Mount can shapeshift into different creatures
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Mount:
Roc renamed Pegasus
Roc (charger) (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary)
N Large animal
Init +5; Senses low-light vision; Perception +5
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Defense
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AC 26, touch 14, flat-footed 21 (+5 Dex, +12 natural, -1 size)
hp 49 (+14)
Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +3; +4 morale bonus vs. fear and emotion effects.
Immune fatigue
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Offense
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Speed 50 ft., fly 80 ft. (average)
Melee 2 claws +5 (1d6+3), bite +10 (2d6+6)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
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Statistics
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Str 22, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 11
Base Atk +5; CMB +12 (+16 grapple); CMD 27
Feats Endurance, Improved Natural Attack (bite), Power Attack, Toughness, Valiant Steed
Tricks Attack, Attack, Attack Any Target, Bombard, Combat Riding, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel, Menace
Skills Acrobatics +9 (+17 to jump), Fly +9, Intimidate +5, Perception +5
SQ attack any target, barding training, bombard, combat riding, indefatigable, menace, mounted challenge
Other Gear horseshoes of speed
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Special Abilities
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Attack Any Target [Trick] The animal will attack any creature on command.
Barding Training 1 Worn armor -1 check penalty, +1 max DEX.
Bombard [Trick] Drops item on designated point or opponent.
Combat Riding [Trick] The animal has been trained to bear a rider into combat.
Endurance +4 to a variety of fort saves, skill and ability checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Flight (80 feet, Average) You can fly!
Grab: Talon (Large) (Ex) You can start a grapple as a free action if you hit with the designated weapon.
Immunity to Fatigue You are immune to the fatigued condition.
Indefatigable (Ex) At 6th level, a charger becomes immune to fatigue. This ability replaces devotion.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Menace [Trick] Attempts to keep creature from moving.
Mounted Challenge +4 +4 to damage target, +1 AC vs. others when used
Power Attack -2/+4 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Valiant Steed +4 vs fear/emotion effects & to push you into unnatural aura. Wounds don't increase push DC.
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Thanks for the info !
Note that for an NPC the pegasus doesn't have to be part of the wealth-by-level, or even a cohort from Leadership; it could be another NPC allied with the first. Give the thing a few extra HD, or some extra fighter levels, and some protective magical gear.
Note that for an NPC the pegasus doesn't have to be part of the wealth-by-level, or even a cohort from Leadership; it could be another NPC allied with the first. Give the thing a few extra HD, or some extra fighter levels, and some protective magical gear.
Particularly true because a Pegasus is a creature with average intelligence that can understand a language.
Leadership is a feat meant to give the player a limited form of the power that GMs have constantly and in an unlimited format. It is a mechanical sacrifice of resources in order to force an NPC into following your commands. But GM do not need to make that sacrifice, and they can just have their NPCs work together for whatever reasons at no expense.
There might be a need for an animal companion, if this wasn't a fully intelligent creature. You can use handle animal as a free action with an animal companion. But since the Pegasus is fully intelligent, then there is no need for that mechanic.
Note that for an NPC the pegasus doesn't have to be part of the wealth-by-level, or even a cohort from Leadership; it could be another NPC allied with the first. Give the thing a few extra HD, or some extra fighter levels, and some protective magical gear.Particularly true because a Pegasus is a creature with average intelligence that can understand a language.
Leadership is a feat meant to give the player a limited form of the power that GMs have constantly and in an unlimited format. It is a mechanical sacrifice of resources in order to force an NPC into following your commands. But GM do not need to make that sacrifice, and they can just have their NPCs work together for whatever reasons at no expense.
There might be a need for an animal companion, if this wasn't a fully intelligent creature. You can use handle animal as a free action with an animal companion. But since the Pegasus is fully intelligent, then there is no need for that mechanic.
You can do that - however leadership lets you take this as your *bonded* mount - if you wish to use the nifty synergy that (say a Cavalier) gets with the bonded mount you should take leadership.
That being said - it's an NPC - feel free to break rules to make it a neat bad guy.