Minion Template
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=Minion Template= | =Minion Template= | ||
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| - | The opposite of a [[Champion Template|champion]], a '''minion''' is a creature that is intended to be thrown at the PCs in massive numbers, more as shock troops than as real obstacles. This template is designed to be applicable on the fly and create easy-to-run creatures that can be sent in mobs at the PCs and be mowed down by them. Minions are at their best when accompanying one or a few more powerful troops, acting as distractions and support for | + | The opposite of a [[Champion Template|champion]], a '''minion''' is a creature that is intended to be thrown at the PCs in massive numbers, more as shock troops than as real obstacles. This template is designed to be applicable on the fly and create easy-to-run creatures that can be sent in mobs at the PCs and be mowed down by them. Minions are at their best when accompanying one or a few more powerful troops, acting as distractions and support for more elite warriors and leaders. |
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| + | Keep in mind that the difficulty of a minion encounter can depend wildly on the type of creature those minions are. Minions who are capable of ranged attacks or spellcasting tend to be much more powerful than those who are not. In addition, the capabilities of the PCs (like whether or not they can mass ''fireball'' the minions away) can skew things as well. When in doubt, it's probably best to limit the template to weak melee grunts (like hobgoblin warriors and bugbear fighters), at least until you get a measure of how the PCs handle them. | ||
==Creating a Minion== | ==Creating a Minion== | ||
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'''Feats''' | '''Feats''' | ||
| - | : | + | :Minions gain Mobility as a bonus feat, even if they don't qualify. |
'''Alignment''' | '''Alignment''' | ||
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'''CR''' | '''CR''' | ||
| - | :-4 | + | :Normal creature's CR - 4 |
'''LA''' | '''LA''' | ||
:This template is not intended for player use. | :This template is not intended for player use. | ||
