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<blockquote data-quote="Stalker0" data-source="post: 8108973" data-attributes="member: 5889"><p>Hound: I am actually a little worried about the power level for this guy, as the damage really matters at these low CRs. With the combination of pack tactics and incapacitation, crit chances are high. The greatsword damage alone could slice up a level 2 character with 1 hit, let alone 3 (including the bite).</p><p></p><p>So the damage is already a tough enough effect but when you include the incapacitation you have a real recipe for just destroying a player outright in one round. In theory he is a glass cannon with low hp, but with the Aid for a little buff and the resistance against nonmagic weapon that probably applies a great deal at these CRs he is tanky enough. In summary, his stats fit by the book, this is when my DM experience pulls up a possible red flag.</p><p></p><p>Lantern: I love everything except sacred illumination. This is a surprisingly potent effect for such low levels, you are going to be effected all day with a good chance to be effected for a day or two, that's rough! I would say the effect at least goes away automatically with a rest.</p><p></p><p>Owl: For petrifying gaze, I would include the same language as the basilisk as far as averting your eyes. I feel like that is a key balancing mechanic of the gaze at these CRs, as the effect is very nasty but it gives the players some direct control of whether to take the risk or not. Did you assume expertise in perception as the default with the owl, or does the DM still pick an additional skill to have expertise?</p><p></p><p>Guardian: My CR calcs don't match with yours on this one. I'm getting an offensive CR 5 if you assume the two claws with no bite, combined with a CR 13 defense if you are factoring in the BPS, for a CR 9. Regardless the strength save is a touch low for the offensive CR.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stalker0, post: 8108973, member: 5889"] Hound: I am actually a little worried about the power level for this guy, as the damage really matters at these low CRs. With the combination of pack tactics and incapacitation, crit chances are high. The greatsword damage alone could slice up a level 2 character with 1 hit, let alone 3 (including the bite). So the damage is already a tough enough effect but when you include the incapacitation you have a real recipe for just destroying a player outright in one round. In theory he is a glass cannon with low hp, but with the Aid for a little buff and the resistance against nonmagic weapon that probably applies a great deal at these CRs he is tanky enough. In summary, his stats fit by the book, this is when my DM experience pulls up a possible red flag. Lantern: I love everything except sacred illumination. This is a surprisingly potent effect for such low levels, you are going to be effected all day with a good chance to be effected for a day or two, that's rough! I would say the effect at least goes away automatically with a rest. Owl: For petrifying gaze, I would include the same language as the basilisk as far as averting your eyes. I feel like that is a key balancing mechanic of the gaze at these CRs, as the effect is very nasty but it gives the players some direct control of whether to take the risk or not. Did you assume expertise in perception as the default with the owl, or does the DM still pick an additional skill to have expertise? Guardian: My CR calcs don't match with yours on this one. I'm getting an offensive CR 5 if you assume the two claws with no bite, combined with a CR 13 defense if you are factoring in the BPS, for a CR 9. Regardless the strength save is a touch low for the offensive CR. [/QUOTE]
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