Converting Epic Level Creatures

[Shade]

That sounds mostly good. Let's go with at least the baseline Large damage for his attacks:
1d6 (claw), 1d8 (bite), 1d8 (tail).

We could bump the claws to 1d8 as well.

Thoughts?

 

[freyar]

Not a big deal, but I'd like to bump the claws due to the fact that they were the most damaging attacks originally. But I don't want to burn a feat on Imp. Nat. Attack just to do it, unless we want to replace Imp. Init.

 

[Shade]

2d6 is fine. I just spot-checked some of the other high-end demons of his size, and they have varying damages.

AC 23 is going to be too low. Looking at other high-end demons, it should probably be in the 30-35 range.

 

[freyar]

Well, we can set the natural armor fairly high, since he's got "leathery" flesh. Demonic leather is bound to be pretty tough. Maybe +13-15? Deflection equal to Cha bonus nets us another +5 if we go that route. What do you think?

 

[demiurge1138]

Hey there, Shade! I've decided it's been too long since I've done much monster-craft, so I'm easing my way back in.

I say don't give him a deflection bonus to AC. Maybe a profane bonus. Maybe. But if we want to make him feel a little more "epic" (poor guy, right on the threshold), we could give him something like:

Profane Fury (Su): Once per day, Siragle may draw upon his connection with the Steeping Isle to shroud himself in abyssal energy as a swift action. When in a profane fury, Siragle gains the effect of an unholy aura spell (Fortitude DC 24 negates the Strength damage) and damage reduction 5/epic for 8 rounds. When his profane fury expires, Siragle is fatigued for the rest of the encounter. The save DC is Charisma based.

Emphasizes his melee, gives him some (more) well-needed defenses, and ties him closer to his Abyssal layer.

What do you think, sirs?

Demiurge out.

 

[freyar]

I like that. Maybe a small profane bonus to AC (rather than deflection), depending on what Shade thinks about his baase AC. CL 20th on the unholy aura?

 

[demiurge1138]

I like that. Maybe a small profane bonus to AC (rather than deflection), depending on what Shade thinks about his baase AC. CL 20th on the unholy aura?

Indeed.

Demiurge out.

 

[Shade]

Hey there, Shade! I've decided it's been too long since I've done much monster-craft, so I'm easing my way back in.

We're glad to have you back!

As for the other stuff, sounds good. Since we already gave him unholy aura as a SLA, how about...

Profane Fury (Su): Once per day, Siragle may draw upon his connection with the Steeping Isle to shroud himself in abyssal energy as a swift action. When in a profane fury, Siragle gains a +5 profane bonus to AC, a +2 bonus to his spell resistance, and damage reduction 5/epic for 8 rounds. When his profane fury expires, Siragle is fatigued for the rest of the encounter. The save DC is Charisma based.

 

[demiurge1138]

Since we already gave him unholy aura as a SLA, how about...

Profane Fury (Su): Once per day, Siragle may draw upon his connection with the Steeping Isle to shroud himself in abyssal energy as a swift action. When in a profane fury, Siragle gains a +5 profane bonus to AC, a +2 bonus to his spell resistance, and damage reduction 5/epic for 8 rounds. When his profane fury expires, Siragle is fatigued for the rest of the encounter. The save DC is Charisma based.

D'oh! How did I miss the unholy aura? That version of profane fury works nicely, I think.

Demiurge out.

 

[Shade]

Treasure Type: S, U, Y

He is also able to utilize wizard scrolls and frequently has some in his possession, but not at this time.

S:
Maps or Magic Items: 2-8 potions: 40%

U:
10-80 gems: 90%
5-30 jewelry: 80%
Maps or Magic Items: 1 of each magic excluding potions & scrolls: 70%

Y:
2-12 1,000s of gold pieces: 70%

Standard coins, double goods (gems and jewelery), double items?

He is capable of wielding a weapon rather than using his claw attacks, but has not brought a weapon with him.

Shall we give him a special weapon?