Goblin Murder Dozer

Adversary overview

A crude goblin-engineered killing machine made of scrap metal, stolen boiler parts, and rattling gears. Smoke pours from its unstable engine while a cluster of goblins gleefully steer it toward anything that moves.

From Dungeon Crawler Carl: “A goblin-built, steam-powered machine designed to mow down and slaughter unsuspecting dungeon crawlers. I hope you’re up to date with your tetanus shot.”

Stat block

Tier

1

Type

Bruiser

Difficulty

12

HP

6

Stress

3

Attack mod

+2

Damage thresholds

Minor

Mark 1 HP

7

Major

Mark 2 HP

14

Severe

Mark 3 HP

Standard attack

Grinding Ram

Range: Very Close

Damage: 1d12+2

Attack Mod: +2

Damage Type: Physical

Features

Passives

Ramp Up
fear 1

You must spend a Fear to spotlight the adversary. While spotlighted, they can make their standard attack against all targets within range.
Improvised War Machine

The Murder Dozer's movement is not hindered by rubble, barricades, or wreckage.

Actions

Full Throttle
stress 1

The Dozer roars forward toward a target within Far range. Move into Melee range and make an attack with advantage.

On a success, the target must also make a Strength Reaction Roll (12).
Failure: The target is knocked to Close range and becomes Vulnerable until they next take the spotlight.
Success: The target holds their ground.

Reactions

Momentum

When this adversary makes a successful attack against a PC, you gain a Fear.
Unstable Boiler

Start a Countdown (6). Any time the Goblin Murder Dozer marks Stress or a PC rolls Success with Fear, decrease the countdown one step. When the countdown ends, its engine catastrophically ruptures.

All targets within Close range must make an Agility Reaction Roll (13).
Failure: Take 2d8 direct physical damage and mark a Stress.
Success: Take 1d8 direct physical damage.

The battlefield is left scattered with burning wreckage and goblin shrapnel, making movement difficult for those on foot.