Converting Epic Level Creatures

[freyar]

So, is 25 HD about right still? Without taking into account a Con bonus, that's about 4.5 hp per HD.

For stats, a bit higher on Str than Dex? Godlike Int = ?

 

[demiurge1138]

Godlike was 22+ in 2e.

Although giant size is a non-core spell these days, it's easy to replicate. We just give it the Sp ability to become Colossal, with all the stat changes that entails.

 

[Shade]

Yep, 25 HD is still good.

Looking at other similar-HD uniques, its ability scores should add up to around 150-160.

How about...

Str 30, Dex 28, Con 23, Int 30, Wis 23, Cha 25

 

[freyar]

Those sound good to me. Alternate Form or Change Shape?

 

[Shade]

Probably alternate form.

Added to Homebrews assuming those ability scores.

Shall we give him some of the bauh-yin abilities (incite riot, sneak attack)?

I think he should also be able to summon bauh-yin.

 

[demiurge1138]

I'd say switch the Int and Cha scores.

He should be able to summon a lot of bauh-yin. I like him having incite riot and sneak attack. Lots of sneak attack.

 

[freyar]

Agreed. Give him all of it!

 

[Shade]

+15d6 sneak attack?

Maybe improved evasion and/or improved uncanny dodge?

Summon 5d4 bauh-yin with auto success?

 

[freyar]

Sounds about right.

Black Leopard creates awe in all who view him that are less than 4th level (no saving throw). ...He may also cast spells like a 10th level shukenja.

Some sort of frightful presence, like a dragon? Innate sorc spellcasting?

 

[Shade]

We could modify this from the t'uen-rin:

Awe (Su): Once per day, a t’uen-rin may create an aura that can deeply affect mortals. It does this by rearing up on its hind legs, and letting out a commanding cry. Creatures that can see the t’uen-rin must succeed on a DC 28 Will save to avoid the effects. A creature that succeeds on its saving throw remains immune to that t’uen-rin's awe for 24 hours. This effect lasts for 2d6+6 rounds. This is a mind-affecting effect. The save DC is Charisma-based.

A t’uen-rin can choose from the following effects each round as a free action while its awe power is in effect:

Daze: Affected beings just stare at the t’uen-rin in fascination. Awed creatures may defend themselves normally, but can take no actions. If a creature attacked physically, it will recover in the following round.

Fright: Affected beings become shaken and suffer a –2 morale penalty on attack rolls, saves, and checks. The merest glance or gesture from the t’uen-rin makes them frightened, and they flee as quickly as they can, although they can choose the path of their flight.

Resolve: The t’uen-rin’s allies receive a +4 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and checks, while the t’uen-rin’s foes receive a –4 morale penalty on attack rolls, saves, and checks.