Converting Epic Level Beings

[BOZ]

sounds good. took my original stat block, adjusted ability scores and natural armor to be more like hill giants, and 3.5'ed it. we can adjust some things to reflect the fact that he is indeed much more than a hill giant.

Giant, Antaeus
Large Giant (Earth)
Hit Dice: 32d8+128 (272 hp)
Initiative: -1
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class: 17 (-1 size, -1 Dex, +9 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 17
Base Attack/Grapple: +24/+35
Attacks: Slam +30 melee (2d4+7)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks: ---
Special Qualities: Growth, superior fast healing, contact with earth, damage reduction 10/epic, resistance to acid 5, low-light vision
Saves: Fort +22, Ref +9, Will +10
Abilities: Str 25, Dex 8, Con 19, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 12
Skills: (Climb +13, Jump +13, Spot +7) and Listen
Feats: (Cleave, Combat Reflexes, Great Cleave, Power Attack, Improved Sunder) and Improved Bull Rush, maybe Awesome Blow as well

Environment: Any land
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating: 21
Treasure: No coins; triple goods (gems only); no items
Alignment: Chaotic evil
Advancement: By character class
Level Adjustment: ---

 

[Shade]

I think we should give him the rock throwing and catching abilities common to most giants. Thoughts?

 

[BOZ]

i don't see why it would be a problem; on the flip side it's not exactly necessary. i'm ambivilent towards that one.

i think the natural armor could use a boost. possibly the ability scores too, but not necessarily a whole lot.

 

[Shade]

This guy was born to have this feat:

Legendary Wrestler [Epic]
You are exceptionally proficient at grappling.
Prerequisites: Str 21, Dex 21, Improved Unarmed Strike, Escape Artist 15 ranks.
Benefit: You gain a +10 bonus on all grapple checks.
Special: A monk can qualify for this feat without having the Improved Unarmed Strike feat.
Source: Epic Level Handbook, p. 62.

I don't know if we want to make this a bonus feat or improve his Dex so he qualifies, but it seems like a given.

Nat armor could easily be raised to +14 or higher, as most of the high-CR giants have at least that amount.

 

[BOZ]

That feat would be perfect. I don't have a problem with adjusting his Dex at all, but I think that 21 might be too high (correct me if I'm wrong). That could be a fine bonus feat for him if need be.

 

[Mortis]

That feat would be perfect. I don't have a problem with adjusting his Dex at all, but I think that 21 might be too high (correct me if I'm wrong). That could be a fine bonus feat for him if need be.

I vote for bonus feat. The hike in Dex is just too much, if it was just a few points it would be fine, but not 13 points.

Regards,
Mortis

 

[Shade]

That's fine by me. Bonus feat it is.

 

[BOZ]

Agreed. Still, a Dex increase would not be out of the question, especially considering that he will lose Dex when he increases in size.

 

[Shade]

Since it starts at Large, it will lose at most -2 Dex. Should we increase Dex by 2 to compensate?

 

[BOZ]

sounds good. then he doesn't start with a penalty.