Swatted Like Flies

Stealth +18 (expert)

Disable DC 26 Acrobatics to scramble out of the way, DC 24 Deception or Intimidation (trained) to draw the Ox’s attention. The DC of the flat check for this round (see Routine) is increased by 4 on a success, or by 8 on a critical success. Increasing the flat check DC to 21 or higher buys the party enough time to move up the Ox’s back, disabling the hazard.

Tail Swat [Reaction]

Routine (1 action) The Granite Ox makes a tail Strike against one creature in the area. If the attack succeeds, the GM rolls a DC 9 flat check. On a success, the hazard makes another Strike. The hazard continues making Strikes until the GM fails the flat check. Melee [Single Action] tail +20, Damage 2d10+11 bludgeoning plus clumsy 1 for 1 round; no multiple attack penalty

Level 8 · Complexity Complex

Stealth +18 (expert)

Disable

• Acrobatics DC 26 — to scramble out of the way
• Deception DC 24 (trained) — or Intimidation (trained) to draw the Ox’s attention. The DC of the flat check for this round (see Routine) is increased by 4 on a success, or by 8 on a critical success. Increasing the flat check DC to 21 or higher buys the party enough time to move up the Ox’s back, disabling the hazard.

Trigger A creature lands near the base of the Granite Ox’s tail

Effect The Granite Ox makes a tail Strike against the triggering creature. The hazard then rolls initiative.

Reset Once all of the PCs moved outside the tail’s striking range, the hazard is effectively disabled. The hazard reactivates if any PC returns to that area.