Monster Dossier

Shadow Yai

Shadow Yai is a fantasy monster entry from source FRP2.

Level 16

Traits

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Rules & statistics

Monster Profile

Perception

28

Senses

  • Name
    greater darkvision

Languages

Languages
  • common
  • jotun

Skills

Acrobatics
28
Arcana
30
Athletics
30
Deception
33
Intimidation
31
Performance
33
Stealth
30

Ability Mods

Str
8
Dex
6
Con
5
Int
6
Wis
6
Cha
9

Items

  • +2 greater striking glaive

Defenses

Ac
39
Saving Throws
Fort
25
Ref
28
Will
26
Hp
  • Hp
    290
    Abilities
    • regeneration 15 (deactivated by acid or fire)

Speed

Abilities
  • Shadow Step
Walk
40
Fly
40

Attacks

  • Range
    Melee
    Name
    glaive
    Attack
    32
    Traits
    • deadly
    • evil
    • forceful
    • magical
    • reach
    Damage
    3d8+14 slashing plus 2d6 sonic
    Types
    • slashing
    • sonic
  • Range
    Melee
    Name
    fist
    Attack
    28
    Traits
    • agile
    • evil
    • magical
    • reach
    Effects
    • shadow touch
    Damage
    3d8+14 bludgeoning plus shadow touch
    Types
    • bludgeoning
  • Range
    Ranged
    Name
    sonic missile
    Attack
    30
    Traits
    • evil
    • sonic
    • magical
    • range increment
    Damage
    3d10+11 sonic plus deafened for 1 round
    Types
    • round
    • sonic

Spellcasting

  • Type
    Innate
    Tradition
    primal
    DC
    37
    Entry
    2
    Spells
    • Name
      invisibility
      Amount
      at will
      Notes
      • self only
    3
    Spells
    • Name
      enthrall
      Amount
      at will
    4
    Spells
    • Name
      charm
      Amount
      3
    • Name
      darkness
    5
    Spells
    • Name
      command
      Amount
      3
    • Name
      shadow walk
    8
    Spells
    • Name
      charm
    • Name
      sound burst

Abilities

Mid
  • Activity
    Number
    1
    Unit
    reaction
    Name
    Attack of Opportunity
Bot
  • Activity
    Number
    1
    Unit
    action
    Traits
    • concentrate
    • polymorph
    • primal
    • transmutation
    Entries
    • The shadow yai takes on the appearance of a shadow giant. This doesn't change its Speed or Strike attack and damage.
    Name
    Change Shape
  • Activity
    Number
    1
    Unit
    action
    Traits
    • conjuration
    • primal
    • shadow
    • teleportation
    Requirements
    The shadow yai is in an area of dim light or darkness or is standing in the shadow of any Large or larger object
    Entries
    • The shadow yai instantly teleports to another location that's in dim light or darkness or to a space that's in the shadow of any Large or larger object within 60 feet.
    Name
    Shadow Step
  • Entries
    • A shadow yai's touch harms their target's spiritual essence in addition to its body. A creature hit by the shadow yai's fist Strike must attempt a 36 Will save.
    • Type
      successDegree
      Entries
      Critical Success
      The creature is unaffected.
      Success
      The creature takes 2d6 negative damage.
      Failure
      The creature becomes drained|CRB|drained 1 and takes 3d6 negative damage. As long as the creature is drained as a result of this ability, it loses the ability to speak above a whisper. When the creature attempts to Cast a Spell with a verbal component, it must succeed at a flat check or the spell is disrupted. The DC of this flat check is equal to 5 plus the creature's drained value (for example, 7 if the creature is drained|CRB|drained 2).
      Critical Failure
      As failure, but the creature becomes drained|CRB|drained 2 and takes 6d6 negative damage.
    Name
    Shadow Touch

Background

Lore

No lore provided.