Kobold Badger-rider; Level 1 Elite Skirmisher

[Torg Smith]

I thought this might be a good outdoor encounter. Any thoughts for improvement welcome.

Kobold Badger-rider: Level 1 Elite Skirmisher
Medium Animal XP: 200
Initiative: +2 Senses Perception: +4; darkvision
HP: 70; Bloodied: 35
AC: 18; Fortitude: 17, Reflex: 17, Will: 13;
Speed: 8

M Spear (Standard; At-will) * Weapon
+8 vs. AC; 1d10+4 damage;
M Ride by Attack (Standard; at will)
+8 vs. AC; 1d6+4 damage;
The complete move will be from 2 to 8 squares in a straight line and it must move 2 squares before the attack. It does not need to stop to do the attack and can attack all creatures in its path. This power does not provoke an opportunity attack.
M Spear and claw (Standard; Recharge 5, and 6)
+8 vs. AC; 2d10+4 damage;
Saving throws: +2
Action Point: 1
Alignment: Chaotic Evil Languages: Common, Draconic
Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +4
STR: 20(+5) DEX: 14(+2) WIS: 10(0)
CON: 14(+2) INT: 6(-2) CHA: 12(+1)
Equipment: hide armor and spear on Kobold.
When the creature is defeated both the Kobold and Badger are killed. Each individual cannot be targeted.

 

[evizaer]

Shouldn't there be hyphen there? Badger-riding Kobold. Unless the badger is, in fact, riding the kobold. That would be a great encounter.

 

[Torg Smith]

Shouldn't there be hyphen there? Badger-riding Kobold. Unless the badger is, in fact, riding the kobold. That would be a great encounter.

I do not know. I am a computer programmer not an English teacher. 8O

 

[On Puget Sound]

Ride-By attack in 3.5 triggered OAs from other foes but not from the creature you were attacking. Is this change intentional? Also, it's not "this attack" that triggers OAs, it should say "this movement".

 

[Carnivorous_Bean]

I do not know. I am a computer programmer not an English teacher. 8O

Yes, it would be badger-riding kobold.

Or kobold badger-rider.

Or for that matter, kobold badger dragoon!

 

[Torg Smith]

Ride-By attack in 3.5 triggered OAs from other foes but not from the creature you were attacking. Is this change intentional? Also, it's not "this attack" that triggers OAs, it should say "this movement".

I am not sure. I had the opportunity attack in there as I was concerned that players would have troubles combating this monster. (I’m still a few weeks out on my first 4th edition game) I have upped the HPs a bit, lowered the damage output to an individual. I have made the main attack a multi-target attack. I have removed the provoking and made it so that it no longer provokes and opportunity attack. The players can ready an attack if need be.

I have updated the original post to reflect the changes.

 

[Torg Smith]

Yes, it would be badger-riding kobold.

Or kobold badger-rider.

Or for that matter, kobold badger dragoon!

I like the Kobold Badger-rider.

 

[Torg Smith]

I think against a party of six first level players having two of these with eight minons would be pretty cool.