Sunday 14 July 2024

Monster: Slag Giant

Monster: Slag Giant

I've been asked to convert the slag giant from Pathfinder. This is a simple monster - just a crossbreed of a stone giant and fire giant. They have a demeanor closer to that of a stone giant, but an aptitude for smithwork of a fire giant. In the original source, they could also do extra damage to objects, but I consider that a gamist ability not worthy being on the statblock - if you want that, learn the Breaking Blow skill. Also, I'm sure it's possible to make a "giant slag" joke here somewhere.


Slag Giant [Bestiary 4, page 129]

285 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+17 (Size Modifier, -20%) [136]; DX+1 [20]; HT+3 [30].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+2; HP+2 (Size Modifier, -20%) [4]; Basic Move +2 [10].
Advantages: DR 4 (Tough Skin, -40%) [12]; Extended Lifespan 3 [6]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Temperature Tolerance 3 (Hot) [3].
    Fire Resistance [60]: DR 20 (Includes Eyes, +10%; Includes Internal, +20%; Limited, Fire, -40%; Tough Skin, -40%) [50] + Immunity to Noxious Fire Effects [10].
Quirks: Attentive [-1].
Notes: Size 4 hexes; Weight 3,000 lbs.
Creature Type: Giant.

Knowing Your Own Strength [319]
Replace ST+17 (Size Modifier, -20%) [136] with ST+17 [170]
Replace HP+2 (Size Modifier, -20%) [4] with HP+2 [4]

Typical Stats

ST:

27

HP:

29

Speed:

6

DX:

11

Will:

10

Move:

8

IQ:

10

Per:

10

 

 

HT:

13

FP:

13

SM:

+2

Dodge:

9

Parry:

9U

DR:

3* (tough skin), 20 (vs. fire)

    Punch (13): thrust 3d+1 crushing (KYOS: 6d-1 crushing), Reach C-1.
    SM+2 Small Mace (13): swing 7d-1 crushing, Reach 2-3.
    Boulder (60 lbs.) (14): Range 22 yards, thrust 3d-1 crushing (KYOS: range 68 yards, 2d-1 crushing).

    Traits: Attentive; Extended Lifespan 3; Immunity to Noxious Fire Effects; Night Vision 5; Temperature Tolerance 3 (Hot).
    Skills: Axe/Mace-13; Brawling-13; Smith (Iron)-15; Survival (Mountains)-13; Throwing-14.
    Creature Type: Giant.



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