Goblin Hexer: example of bad design

[BryonD]

The Goblin Hexer has more abilities than anything in the Lich entry. All of the Liches are Elite Controllers.

I'll stick to my position. Creatures should have the abilities that the creature should have.

I'd need to go back and look at the Lich entry. But it would be a safe bet that I'd find it vastly unsatisfying.

 

[GlaziusF]

One of the first combat I've made in 4th edition was against goblins and I thought our DM was about tu turn mad. With 2 goblins elite, one hexer and 4 minions, the first turns were harsh for him because he had to think to all the immediates. It became simpler when the other goblins fell but the hexer were the last to be defeated ...

Your DM did know that you can only fire off one reaction ability per round, right? The Goblin Hexer doesn't get to shoot all the dodging goblins around the battlefield or redirect every ranged attack or shift every time he's missed. Just the first time after his turn ends.

 

[Particle_Man]

So the Hexer is built to last at least three rounds. Is this borne out in combat?

 

[AllisterH]

So the Hexer is built to last at least three rounds. Is this borne out in combat?

I would say yes.

Being a controller, it should have bodyguards insuring it CAN last at least 3 rounds.

 

[DracoSuave]

As well, it's a (Leader) so it gets a couple extra abilities to reflect its ability to buff its allies. This is hardly unusual.