Hercules in Deities and Demigods

[Darkness]

What makes you think a Greek god should have any of the immunities (or other powers) mentioned? Isn't it enough to have over 100 hit points and the ability to heal back from any injury (now that he's immortal)?

No, it isn't enough in D&D. He's an Outsider now - and more powerful than even a Solar. And a Solar has a lot of resistances and immunities as well. Thus, it makes sense for a god to have even more of that.

 

[Paladin]

Anyone else realize that every single time a Greater God ever attacks, they get a critical hit? Wow. I don't know if Epic Level characters can get to that level of power, but that's pretty impressive to me! No wonder they're Greater....

 

[Ristamar]

Anyone else realize that every single time a Greater God ever attacks, they get a critical hit? Wow. I don't know if Epic Level characters can get to that level of power, but that's pretty impressive to me! No wonder they're Greater....

Toss (Divine?) Power Attack and (Divine?) Improved Critical into that equation and then you'll see some really messy results.

Ouch.

 

[I'm A Banana]

This is fun! Yay!

I'm quite looking forward to this book now. Greek-era campaign, here I come!

 

[Paladin]

Toss Power Attack (Divine Power Attack?) into that equation and then you'll see some really messy results.

Ouch.

No doubt. Heavy Fortification armor just became a necessity for anyone thinking of (stupidly) going after a Greater God. If the God carries a Vorpal weapon, they could just hew down attackers like a weed-whacker. Heavy Fortification would be your only defense.

 

[mmadsen]

No, it isn't enough in D&D. He's an Outsider now - and more powerful than even a Solar. And a Solar has a lot of resistances and immunities as well. Thus, it makes sense for a god to have even more of that.

Hercules and the D&D Solar come from completely different mythoi though. One's Greek/Roman, and the other's a quasi-Christian angel modified for D&D. They're apples and oranges.

We know from the myths that Greek immortals can be injured just fine. Prometheus, for instance, has his liver torn out by a bird on a daily basis. Does this sound like DR to you? Or is it a +5 buzzard?

 

[Ristamar]

Hercules and the D&D Solar come from completely different mythoi though. One's Greek/Roman, and the other's a quasi-Christian angel modified for D&D. They're apples and oranges.

We know from the myths that Greek immortals can be injured just fine. Prometheus, for instance, has his liver torn out by a bird on a daily basis. Does this sound like DR to you? Or is it a +5 buzzard?

Whether you're comparing Hercules to a Solar or some other ultra-buff outsider is irrelevant. I'm sure you can easily find a more generic outsider with comparable immunities. In fact, high level PC's will have comparable immunities when you factor in magic items and spells.

As for the buzzard comment, Zeus sent it, so perhaps it was some sort of Divine eagle.

 

[Glyfair]

Well, it's mostly difference they list for avatars. Divine Rank 7, AC 66 Attack starts at +56, DR 42/+4 SR 39, dvinie aura (700 ft, DC 27), all skills reduced by 8
Salient Divine Abilities: Arcane Spell Mastery, Automatic Metamagic (quicken wizard spells), Divine Dodge, Divine Snake Attack, Extra Doman (good & luck), Gust of WInd, Spontaneous Wizard Spells, Supreme Initiative.

Glyfair of Glamis

 

[Squire James]

Maybe Prometheus has DR 50/+5, but that darned Buzzard of Zeus is hitting him for 51 points of damage over and over again. It sounds just like the cruel sort of thing an angry Greek god might do!

 

[CRGreathouse]

Maybe Prometheus has DR 50/+5, but that darned Buzzard of Zeus is hitting him for 51 points of damage over and over again. It sounds just like the cruel sort of thing an angry Greek god might do!

I think Zeus just slaps a greater magic fang on it every other day (given his caster level ).