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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Leatherhead" data-source="post: 8691695" data-attributes="member: 53176"><h3>Steel Predator (MToF)</h3>Steel Predators are construct assassins in the shape of a Xenomorph hunting Dog. Constructed by a Rogue Modron located in the hub city Sigil, they single-mindedly hunt a single target across the multiverse. I dare say the story of their construction is more interesting than the monster itself. Going to an exotic locale to buy an illicit hit is the stuff of pulp, and maybe even worthy of an adventure itself. If you aren’t interested in the intrigue angle, the book offers an alternative use: The Predator was damaged during their hit, and is just kind of killing targets at seemingly random.In combat, the Predator will totally ignore anything that isn’t their target, or getting in the way of their target, making for a somewhat novel combat encounter. The Predator will open combat with a Stunning Roar to pin down their target and maybe anyone nearby that might want to help, then tear into their mark with their Bites and Claws. The steel construct is relatively mobile, with a 40’ movement speed and the ability to use Dimension Door to close the distance if needed. After it kills their target, they Plane Shift away back home to Sigil, where they are broken down and used for scrap. At CR 16, a plausible way to “defeat” a Steel Predator is to let it kill the target and Plane Shift away, then Resurrect the target. It's not like that Predator is ever coming back after they are finished. Though another could be constructed, and hunting down the person ordering these hits is an adventure hook in itself.In the Changeover, the Steel Predator had its weapon attacks changed into Lighting Damage. And the Damage of their Roar and Bite was boosted a bit.</blockquote>

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