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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fragsie" data-source="post: 4730503" data-attributes="member: 83065">This is a repost of stuff i worked up on someoneelses thread in the homebrew WoTC forum, I thought it deserved it's own thread. Let me know what you think <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D"  data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" />Genestealer CultGenestealer Special Rules[sblock=Gene-Fever]Gene-FeverThis disease, delivered by the attack of a genestealer, slowly and subtly changes its victims, bringing them under the psychic domination of the brood and making them lusty. The offspring of a fully infected victim will be a genestealer hybrid.    Attack: See genestealer prestrain and genestealer patriarch.Endurance: Improve DC 20 + one-half genestealer’s level, maintain DC 16 + one-half genestealer’s level, worsen DC 15 + one-half genestealer’s level or lower.__________________The target is cured. <    Initial Effect The target takes a – 4 penalty to attack and damage rolls against genestealers. <>    The target gains vulnerable 5 psychic until cured.    >Final State The target is driven to reproduce, any offspring will have the genestealer-hybrid template. If the target is within 20 squares of a genestealer Synapse Creature they become dominated.[/deck][/sblock][sblock=Biomorphs]BiomorphsNote that giving a genestealer a biomorph turns it into an elite monster, in addition to the ability you add, some other changes need to be made. <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"> Double the HP + 2x Constitution score</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"> +2 AC, Fortitude and Reflex</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"> +2 bonus to saving throws.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"> +1 action point.</li> </ol>__Acid Maw (standard; at-will) ✦ AcidRanged 5/10; +(claw attack bonus - 2) vs. Reflex; 1d8 + 5 acid damage, and the target takes 5 ongoing acid damage (save ends).__Feeder Tendrils (minor; at-will) ✦ Psionic (purestrains only)Melee touch; +(claw attack bonus - 2) vs. Reflex; 1d6 + 5 damage and the purestrain gains combat advantage against the target until the start of its next turn. If there is a Synapse Creature within 5 squares of the purestrain when it hits with this attack, all purestrains within 5 squares gain combat advantage against the target until the start of their next turn.__Flesh Hooks (Minor; at-will)+(claw attack bonus - 2) vs. Reflex; 1d8 + 5 damage and the target is grabbed (until escape).__Gene Implantation (standard; at-will) ✦ DiseaseWeakened or Dominated target only; +(claw attack bonus -3) vs Fortitude; the target contracts Gene-fever (see above).__Rending Claws (standard; at-will)The genestealer makes two claw attacks against the target. if both attacks hit the genestealer deals an extra 5 damage.__Scuttlers If the genestealer moves more that 4 squares it gains concealment. The genestealer ignores difficult terrain.__Toxin sacs ✦ PoisonA sticky poison is excreted onto the genestealers claws. A creature hit by the genestealer's claw takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends). First Failed Save: The target is also weakened. Second Failed Save: The target falls unconcious until the end of the encounter.[/sblock]Purestrain Genestealer<img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z308/fragsie_babes/Genestealer.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> Genestealers are considered to be among the most deadly creatures to fall from the Far Realm, combining high cunning, lightning-fast reactions and movement, with large, extremely sharp claws that can rip through the toughest armour in seconds.Most insidious is their ability to implant their alien genetic material into other creatures, turning them into virtual slaves which will then breed hybrid-Genestealers, giving rise to the Genestealer Cults that grow in secret within human and other societies.[sblock=Stat-Block] Purestrain Genestealer                                     Level 10 LurkerMedium aberrant humanoid       XP 500Initiative +16   Senses Perception +8; darkvision__________________________HP 70; Bloodied 35AC 26; Fortitude 22, Reflex 22, Will 20__________________________Immune Gene-Fever (see above), FearSpeed 7__________________________Claw (standard; at-will) (Basic)+17 vs. AC; 1d10 + 9 damage.__Goring Assault (standard; recharge 6)The purestrain makes four claw attacks. If at least two claw attacks hit a single target, the purestrain makes a secondary attack against the same target. Secondary Attack: +14 vs Fortitude; the target is weakened until the end of the purestrains next turn.__Gene Implantation (standard; at-will) ✦ DiseaseWeakened or Dominated target only; +14 vs Fortitude; the target contracts Gene-fever (see above).__Combat advantageIf the purestrain hits a target that it has combat advantage against, it's goring assault recharges.__Mutable Over time a purestrain brood can adapt their physiology to make them more deadly opponents. A purestrain may add one of the biomorphs detailed above, a purestrain with a biomorph becomes XP elite.__________________________Alignment Chaotic Evil Languages CommonSkills Stealth +15Str 19 (+9) Dex 21 (+10) Wis 16 (+8)Con 18 (+9) Int 4 (+2) Cha 10 (+5) [/sblock]Genestealer Cults<img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z308/fragsie_babes/CultGenestealer.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> Brood Initiate The bulk of any cult is made up of ordinary people caught up in the cult's recruitment. Some are common criminals, naive ruffians, or those with simply nothing else to loose. Like all those within the brood, they have been infected with gene-fever, and many have been proud parents to hybrid offspring.Though they have no real training in military matters, their fanatical zeal and weight of numbers will usually see them through.[sblock=Stat-Block]Brood Initiate                                     Level 6 MinionMedium natural humanoid       XP 63Initiative +5 Senses Perception +4_____________________HP 1; a missed attack never damages a minion.AC 18; Fortitude 18, Reflex 17, Will 16_____________________Speed 6_____________________Mace (standard; at-will) (Basic) ✦ Weapon+11 vs. AC; 5 damage; see also brood frenzy.__Dagger (standard; at-will) (Basic) ✦ WeaponRanged 5/10; +11 vs. AC; 5 damage.__Brood Frenzy The initiate gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls and a +2 bonus to damage rolls if it is within 5 squares of a Synapse creature._____________________Alignment Evil Languages CommonStr 16 (6) Dex 14 (5) Wis 12 (4)Con 14 (5) Int 10 (3) Cha 10 (3)Equipment Mace[/sblock]Brood BrotherCults often infiltrate the trained members of any military forces in the area, as they know in the coming rise to power both their combat skills and access to weapons will be invaluable. These are often members of the local guard, but could also be a part of the kingdoms standing armies or mercenary bands.Cults often find it difficult to convert large numbers of these forces to the cause, but their actual military training more than makes up for their lack of numbers. They serve a key role in arranging for proper military strategies for the magus, and also alerting the cult of any possible signs that the cult has been discovered.[sblock=Stat-Block]Brood Brother                                     Level 8 SkirmisherMedium natural humanoid       XP 350Initiative +9   Senses Perception +5__________________________HP 74; Bloodied 37AC 22; Fortitude 20, Reflex 19, Will 19__________________________Speed 6__________________________Short sword (standard; at-will) (Basic) ✦ Weapon+14 vs. AC; 1d6 + 7 damage; see also brood frenzy.__Dagger (standard; at-will) (Basic) ✦ WeaponRanged 5/10; +13 vs. AC; 1d4 + 7 damage.__Combat AdvantageThe brood brother deals an extra 2d6 damage against any target it has combat advantage against.__Brood FrenzyThe cultist gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls and a +2 bonus to damage rolls if it is within 5 squares of a Synapse creature.__________________________Alignment Evil Languages CommonSkills Stealth +12Str 16 (7) Dex 17 (7) Wis 12 (5)Con 14 (6) Int 10 (4) Cha 10 (4)Equipment short sword[/sblock]Genestealer HierarchThere is much work involved with leading the revolution, and even the most skilled Magus cannot do everything. Thus cults usually have several able lieutenants to lead cult forces on important actions such as weapon store raids and sabotage missions. Hierarchs are nearly-human looking Hybrids which usually only appear after several generations of the insidious Genestealer reproductive cycle. They do not share any of the Psionic skills of the Magus, but the other gifts from their alien heritage and stronger connection to the hive-mind result in them becoming skilled fighters, ready to lead cult troupes into battle.[sblock=Stat-Block]Genestealer Hierarch Level 9 Soldier  Medium aberrant humanoid       XP 400Initiative + 9 Senses Perception +6, Low-light vision__________________________HP 83; Bloodied 41AC 25; Fortitude 19, Reflex 20, Will 23__________________________Immune Gene-Fever, FearSpeed 6__________________________Long sword (standard; at-will) (Basic) ✦ Weapon+16 vs. AC; 2d6 + 5 damage, and the target is marked until the end of the hierarch's next turn.___Hive Node (standard, sustain move; encounter)The genestealer hierarch is considered a Synapse creature until the end of its next turn.___Brood FrenzyThe hierarch gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls and a +2 bonus to damage rolls if it is within 5 squares of a Synapse creature, or becomes a synapse creature.___MutableOver time a Hierarch can adapt their physiology to make them more deadly opponents. A hierarch may add the acid maw, scuttlers or poison sacs biomorph detailed above, a hierarch with a biomorph becomes XP elite.__________________________Alignment Chaotic Evil Languages CommonStr 20 (9) Dex 12 (5) Wis 14 (6)Con 16 (7) Int 17 (7) Cha 17 (7)Equipment Long sword, light shield[/sblock]Genestealer Magus<img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z308/fragsie_babes/Magus.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />After several generations, the reproductive cycle of the genestealer flows from near bestial hybrid to near human appearing offspring before producing more purestrain genestealers, thus recreating the cycle anew. By their nature genestealers seek out psionically attuned individuals. Within a few generations this results in the emergence of a magus - human looking, but possessing some of the best qualities of the parent breed and his true genestealer heritage.Totally immersed in the brood's collective mind and possessing some strong psionic abilities, the magus serves as the translator of the patriarch's will to the cult, driving them towards greater levels of power. The magus leads the cult into the spotlight, openly gathering followers and support from the surrounding communities until the cult makes it's final move to take control.[sblock=Stat-Block]Genestealer Magus Level 12 Controller (Leader)Medium aberrant humanoid       XP 700Initiative + 7  Senses Perception + 8; Low-light vision__________________________HP 107; Bloodied 53AC 26; Fortitude 23, Reflex 22, Will 26__________________________Immune Gene-Fever, Fear; Resist Psychic 5Saves: +5 vs. CharmSpeed 6__________________________Warp Blast (standard; at-will) (Basic) ✦ Force, PsychicRanged 10; + 16 vs. Ref; 2d6 + 5 psychic damage and the target is slowed until the start of the magus' next turn.___Quarterstaff (standard; at-will) (Basic) ✦ Weapon+ 17 vs. AC; 1d8 + 5 damage.___Synapse Creature (immediate interrupt; at-will)The magus has vastly expanded synapse networks within their hybrid minds that act as a psionic conduit for the hive mind. This gives the magus greater control over the brood; overriding the cult's lesser members natural instincts for survival. If a melee attack would hit the magus, he can make it instead hit a genestealer or brood member that is adjacent to the magus and within reach of the melee attack.___Hypnotic Gaze (standard, The magus and the target must be able to see each other.; recharge 5, 6) ✦ Psychic, CharmRanged 10; + 16 vs. Will; 1d6 + 8 psychic damage, and the target is stunned (save ends), if the target fails it's first save it becomes dominated until the end of it's next turn.___Psionic Scream (standard; encounter) ✦ PsychicClose burst 5; targets enemies; + 14 vs. Will; 2d8 + 5 psychic damage, and the target takes 5 ongoing psychic damage (save ends). The ongoing damage from this power stacks with ongoing damage from psychic screams from other genestealer creatures.__________________________Alignment Chaotic Evil Languages CommonSkills Diplomacy + 15, Bluff + 15Str 16 (9) Dex 14 (8) Wis 14 (8)Con 17 (9) Int 29 (15) Cha 18 (10)Equipment Quarterstaff[/sblock]Genestealer Broodlord<img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z308/fragsie_babes/broodlord.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />A product of the continual evolution of the genestealer race, the broodlord is the consummate melee warrior. Lightning fast and frighteningly strong, its diamond hard claws can rip through powerfully enchanted armour as though it were silk. The broodlord is a vanguard in the cult's forces; swarms led by a broodlord often precede the main cult uprising, infiltrating enemy positions before launching a devastating assault on the elements of the enemy the cult find's most threatening.[sblock=Stat Block]Genestealer Broodlord                                     Level 14 Brute (Leader)Large aberrant humanoid       XP 1000Initiative + 14  Senses Perception + 13; Darkvision__________________________Fade From Sight aura 4; The broodlord emits a psionic field that encourages disinterest in casual observers. If the broodlord or any ally within the aura have concealment, they gain a + 5 bonus to stealth.__________________________HP 155; Bloodied 77AC 26; Fortitude 29, Reflex 27, Will 26__________________________Immune Gene-Fever, Fear  Resist Psychic 5Speed 8__________________________Claw (Basic) (standard; at-will)+ 17 vs. AC; 3d6 + 6 damage.___Rending Claws (standard; at-will)The broodlord makes two claw attacks against the target. if both attacks hit the broodlord deals an extra 5 damage.___Scything Talons (standard; recharge 4, 5, 6)Clost burst 1; each enemy in burst; + 15 vs. AC; 4d10 + 6 damage.___MutableOver time a broodlord can adapt their physiology to make them more deadly opponents. A broodlord may add two of the biomorphs detailed above, a broodlord with biomorphs becomes XP elite.___Synapse Creature (immediate interrupt; at-will)The broodlord has vastly expanded synapse networks within their alien minds that act as a psionic conduit for the hive mind. This gives the broodlord greater control over the brood; overriding the cult's lesser members natural instincts for survival. If a melee attack would hit the broodlord, he can make it instead hit a genestealer or brood member that is adjacent to the broodlord and within reach of the melee attack.__________________________Alignment Chaotic Evil Languages CommonSkills Intimidate + 17; stealth + 19Str 29 (16) Dex 24 (14) Wis 22 (13)Con 20 (12) Int 6 (5) Cha 20 (12)[/sblock]Genestealer Patriarch<img src="http://community.imaginefx.com/fxpose/tonyhoughs_portfolio/images/8881/322x480.aspx" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />Oldest, wisest, most revered of all - the Father of the brood. This ancient genestealer is the progenitor of the cult, guiding them behind the scenes for years on years, his huge alien brain nurturing the hive-mind. Now that the magus has arisen, the Ancient One feels the call of the stars once again and spurs his children to battle. Only the massive clash of claws on flesh can ignite the brood over-mind into shining brilliance, a beacon for guiding the true Masters to the rich feeding ground their servants will prepare for them.[sblock=Stat Block]Genestealer Patriarch                                     Level 16 Solo ControllerLarge aberrant humanoid       XP 7000Initiative + 10  Senses Perception + 13; Darkvision__________________________HP 785; Bloodied 392AC 32; Fortitude 28, Reflex 30, Will 30__________________________Immune Charm; Disease; Fear; Resist Psychic 15Saving Throws +5 (Solo)Speed 5Action Points 2__________________________Claw (Basic) (standard; at-will)Reach 2; + 21 vs. AC; 2d8 + 7 damage.___Warp Torrent (basic) (standard; at-will) ✦ Force, PsychicArea 2 within 10; + 18 vs. Reflex; 2d8 + 7 psychic damage and the target is immobilised until the start of the patriarchs next turn.___Goring Assault (standard; at-will)The patriarch makes four claw attacks. If at least two claw attacks hit a single target, the patriarch makes a secondary attack against the same target. Secondary Attack: +20 vs. Fortitude; the target is weakened until the end of the patriarchs next turn.__Gene Implantation (minor, at-will) ✦ DiseaseWeakened or Dominated target only; +20 vs. Fortitude; the target contracts Gene-fever (see above).___Hypnotic Gaze (standard, The patriarch and the target must be able to see each other.; recharge 5, 6) ✦ Psychic, CharmRanged 10; + 20 vs. Will; 1d8 + 10 psychic damage, and the target is stunned (save ends), if the target fails it's first save it becomes dominated (save ends).___Father of the Hive (synapse creature) (immediate interrupt; at-will)The patriarch has vastly expanded synapse networks within its large distorted brain that act as a psionic hub for the hive mind. This gives the patriarch almost total control over the brood; overriding the cult's lesser members natural instincts for survival. If a melee attack would hit the patriarch, he can make it instead hit a genestealer or brood member that is adjacent to the patriarch and within reach of the melee attack. All genestealers and brood members are immune to fear and will never flee while in the presence of the patriarch.___Overmind Psionic Scream (standard; recharge when first bloodied) ✦ PsychicClose burst 5; targets enemies; + 18 vs. Will; 3d10 + 6 psychic damage, and the target takes 5 ongoing psychic damage (save ends), and the target is dazed until the start of the patriarchs next turn. The ongoing damage from this power stacks with ongoing damage from psionic screams from other genestealer creatures.Miss: The target is dazed until the start of the patriarchs next turn.___MutableOver time a patriarch has adapted their physiology to make them more deadly opponents. A patriarch may add two biomorphs from the list above. Note that the patriarch only gains the new abilities granted by the biomorphs, he does not become an elite.__________________________Alignment Chaotic Evil Languages CommonSkills Intimidate + 18Str 24 (15) Dex 14 (10) Wis 21 (13)Con 21 (13) Int 29 (17) Cha 21 (13)[/sblock]</blockquote>

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