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Skinwalker

Adversaries Designed by bosslady

Adversary overview

Identity
A shapeshifting predator that wears fear like a second skin. Not yet fully mastered in its transformations, but already unsettling and dangerous.

Instincts
To stalk from the edges of sight.

To wear the shapes of fear.

To test the courage of the living.

To strike when certainty falters.

Behavior
Lingers near cliff shadows. Watches battles from afar. Targets isolated or emotionally shaken heroes. Avoids the Roc’s gaze.

Stat block

Tier
1
Type
Bruiser
Difficulty
15
HP
6
Stress
3
Attack mod
0
Damage thresholds
Minor Damage — Mark 1 HP Minor
Mark 1 HP
7
Major Damage — Mark 2 HP Major
Mark 2 HP
10
Severe Damage — Mark 3 HP Severe
Mark 3 HP

Standard attack

Rending Claws
Range: Melee
Damage: 2d4+3
Attack Mod: 0
Damage Type: Physical

Features

Passives

  • Voice‑Steal

    — It mimics the voice of an ally to lure or confuse a target.

  • Shadow Meld —
    fear 2

    It slips into darkness and emerges somewhere unexpected.

Actions

  • Shifted Form —
    fear 1

    The skinwalker changes shape mid‑movement, gaining sudden speed or reach.

Reactions

  • Fear Mask —
    fear 2

    It briefly takes the form of something the target dreads, causing hesitation or panic.

Motives & tactics

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Experiences

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Skinwalker

Tier 1 bruiser

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Motives & Tactics: —

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 7/10 | HP: 6 | Stress: 3

ATK: 0 | Rending Claws: Melee | 2d4+3 Physical

Experience: —

HP:

STRESS:

Features

Voice‑Steal - Passive: — It mimics the voice of an ally to lure or confuse a target.
Shifted Form — - Action: The skinwalker changes shape mid‑movement, gaining sudden speed or reach.
Shadow Meld — - Passive: It slips into darkness and emerges somewhere unexpected.
Fear Mask — - Reaction: It briefly takes the form of something the target dreads, causing hesitation or panic.

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