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Sphinx

Adversaries Designed by Alexandra Ford

Adversary overview

A lion with the head of a head of human, the wings of an eagle, and the tail of a serpent. Which guards sacred places.

My take on a Sphinx Adversary for Daggerheart.

Stat block

Tier
3
Type
Solo
Difficulty
15
HP
12
Stress
6
Attack mod
+4
Damage thresholds
Minor Damage — Mark 1 HP Minor
Mark 1 HP
20
Major Damage — Mark 2 HP Major
Mark 2 HP
35
Severe Damage — Mark 3 HP Severe
Mark 3 HP

Standard attack

Claw
Range: Very Close
Damage: 3d12 + 5
Attack Mod: +4
Damage Type: Physical

Features

Passives

  • Flying

    While flying, the Sphinx has +3 Evasion.

  • Relentless (3)

    This adversary can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.

  • Accursed Tail
    fear 1

    Make an attack roll against a creature within Very Close range. On a success, spend a Fear to have them take 3d20 + 5 Physical damage and become temporarily Cursed. While the target is Cursed, you can mark a Stress when the target rolls with Hope to make the roll be with Fear instead.

Actions

  • Pounce

    Mark a Stress to move up to Close range and then make an attack against a creature within Melee range with Advantage. On a success, they take 3d12 + 5 physical damage and become temporarily Restrained.

  • Riddle Roar

    Declare a riddle an start a looping countdown (5). While they have the spotlight, PC's may attempt to answer the riddle, on an incorrect answer tick the countdown down and that player may not answer answer again until the countdown next triggers. On a correct answer, the countdown ends completely. When the countdown triggers, the Sphinx roars so loud time bows to them. Each player within Far range of the Sphinx must make a Strength Reaction Roll. On a failure, they mark three Stress as they age years in an instant, and are knocked back to Far range away from the Sphinx. On a success, they mark a Stress.

Reactions

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Motives & tactics

Guard Riddle Hunt

Experiences

  • Ancient +4
  • Inscrutable +3

Sphinx

Tier 3 solo

A lion with the head of a head of human, the wings of an eagle, and the tail of a serpent. Which guards sacred places.

Motives & Tactics: Guard, Riddle, Hunt

Difficulty: 15 | Thresholds: 20/35 | HP: 12 | Stress: 6

ATK: +4 | Claw: Very Close | 3d12 + 5 Physical

Experience: Ancient +4, Inscrutable +3

HP:

STRESS:

Features

Flying - Passive: While flying, the Sphinx has +3 Evasion.
Relentless (3) - Passive: This adversary can be spotlighted up to three times per GM turn. Spend Fear as usual to spotlight them.
Accursed Tail - Passive: Make an attack roll against a creature within Very Close range. On a success, spend a Fear to have them take 3d20 + 5 Physical damage and become temporarily Cursed. While the target is Cursed, you can mark a Stress when the target rolls with Hope to make the roll be with Fear instead.
Pounce - Action: Mark a Stress to move up to Close range and then make an attack against a creature within Melee range with Advantage. On a success, they take 3d12 + 5 physical damage and become temporarily Restrained.
Riddle Roar - Action: Declare a riddle an start a looping countdown (5). While they have the spotlight, PC's may attempt to answer the riddle, on an incorrect answer tick the countdown down and that player may not answer answer again until the countdown next triggers. On a correct answer, the countdown ends completely. When the countdown triggers, the Sphinx roars so loud time bows to them. Each player within Far range of the Sphinx must make a Strength Reaction Roll. On a failure, they mark three Stress as they age years in an instant, and are knocked back to Far range away from the Sphinx. On a success, they mark a Stress.

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