Cadaverous Rake
A dead duelist fences with a swordsman's cruel, practiced grace, landing a barbed quip as sharply as every well-placed blade.
A dead duelist who carries its vanity past the grave, the cadaverous rake fences with the easy cruelty of a swordsman who has nothing left to lose and a reputation to ruin. Every parry comes with a barbed quip that lands as hard as the blade.
In play
Its AC is 27, or 29 with Parry Dance.
Repartee Riposte (emotion, mental) [Reaction] Trigger A creature within the cadaverous rake's reach critically fails at a melee Strike against the rake; Effect The cadaverous rake attempts a Strike against the creature, firing back a witty retort. If this Strike succeeds, the creature is frightened 1, or frightened 2 on a critical success.
Parry Dance [Single Action] The cadaverous rake makes a melee Strike, then Steps, positioning their blade defensively.
Level 8
Perception +16 · Senses (18 to initiative) darkvision · Languages Common, Necril · Skills Acrobatics +18, Athletics +19, Deception +16, Intimidation +18, Thievery +16
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5 | +6 | +4 | +3 | +2 | +4 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | +16 | +20 | +12 |
HP 125 · Immunities death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
Speed 30 feet
Actions
- Melee Rapier [Single Action] +20 (deadly d8, Disarm, Finesse, Magical), Damage 2d6+8 piercing plus 1d8 precision