MM3 Preview: MIMIC

[ArcaneSpringboard]

I think the Mimic preview adds to my theory that monster damage has gotten a significant boost from Page 42. 3d8+11 for an at-will controller power damage? That's +4 over the Normal-High value on Page 42.

Similarly for the recent Dark Sun previews (6d10 at will damage?)

I'm very happy about this.

 

[TerraDave]

Lolth is getting her own stat block?

(I admit, I am a sucker for stats concerning gods and ultra-powerful fiends, even as I realise I will likely never get to use them).

Hopefully she has more then 66 HP.

 

[the Jester]

I think the Mimic preview adds to my theory that monster damage has gotten a significant boost from Page 42. 3d8+11 for an at-will controller power damage? That's +4 over the Normal-High value on Page 42.

Similarly for the recent Dark Sun previews (6d10 at will damage?)

I'm very happy about this.

Hmm, nice.

One way I've made a 'quick and dirty' elite is to double all the monster's damage dice, add 1 AP, +2 saves and a "when bloodied" bonus and call it good.

I wonder if DMG3 (whenever we get it) will have a replacement/upgrade for the chart on pg. 42. One thing about 4e monsters is they don't generally hit all that hard.

 

[cignus_pfaccari]

Never saw a mimic in D&D, but in Dungeon Siege 2 they were freaking nasty.

(shudder)

Brad

 

[Zaukrie]

Very cool design and fluff.....great stuff.

 

[firesnakearies]

Very cool! I love it.

Interestingly, the previewed monsters do significantly more damage, but their hit points don't seem to have been reduced. I would have expected that.