Predator Maneuvers

A Predator exploits openings, attacks from advantage, and vanishes or repositions before the enemy can answer. It avoids fair, prolonged fights.

Ambush

Predatory Strike

Predator, Maneuver · 1 AP

Make 1 melee weapon attack; if it had at least 1 Advantage, add 2 damage dice (Strong Step).

Hit-and-Run

Hit and Fade

Predator, Maneuver · 1 AP

Make 1 melee weapon attack; a damaged target must succeed a Perception save (DC 10 + half damage taken) or become Oblivious 2 (Strong Step) toward it, and its Speed rises by 10 feet (Strong Magnitude) this round. When it moves while a creature is Oblivious to it, that creature must succeed a Perception save against this creature's action check or it becomes Hidden to them.

Crafting tags: Essence Shadow; Ingredients none.

Ongoing Predation

Venomous Strike

Predator, Maneuver · 1 AP

Make 1 melee weapon attack; a damaged target must succeed a Fortitude save (DC 10 + half damage taken) or take 1d4 persistent poison damage (Weak Step).

Vanish

Vanishing Veil

Predator, Maneuver, Concentration · 1 AP

Choose a 10x10 area within Close. While concentrating and inside it, the Predator is Concealed and may Hide even while observed.

Crafting tags: Essence Shadow; Ingredients none.

Predatory Control

Seize the Prey

Predator, Maneuver · 1 AP

Make 1 natural melee attack; a damaged target must succeed a Might save (DC 10 + half damage taken) or be Grappled and pulled up to 10 feet (Strong Magnitude) to a space of its choice, without spending Speed or provoking Move reactions.

Fear Predation

Hunting Dread

Predator, Maneuver · 1 AP

1 enemy within Close that can see or hear it must succeed a Charisma save against this creature's action check or become Frightened 2 (Strong Step); with Misfortune if the target is taking persistent damage from it or is Oblivious to it.

Crafting tags: Essence Fear; Ingredients none.

Predator Trickery

Shed the Shell

Predator, Reaction, Recharge · Reaction (1 RP)

Trigger: It fails a save against being grabbed, moved against its will or restrained.

Reroll the failed save with 1 Advantage. On a success it is Concealed until the end of its turn and moves up to 10 feet (Strong Magnitude) for free, through occupied spaces and gaps one size smaller.