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<blockquote data-quote="Truename" data-source="post: 4997695" data-attributes="member: 78255">Monster encounter powersI'm getting close to getting all of the basic combat elements in, at least for simple melee one-on-ones. In this round, I added the soldier's encounter power. According to DMG p.184, monsters should have one encounter or recharge power with a limited damage expression. I added a &quot;Soldier Encounter Power&quot; that does 2d10+3.The effect? The dwarf gets killed a lot more often. The average survival rate for a day's worth of encounters has dropped from 76.3% to 55.2% (a 28% decrease), and average surges remaining has dropped from 2.6 to 1.8 (a 31% decrease). Ouch.Dwarf Fighter vs. Soldier[sblock=Combatants][code]Dwarf Fighter:&nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; Powers:&nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Daily * Reliable&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Standard Action&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: 1d20+7 vs. AC&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 6d6[brutal 1]+6 damage&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Encounter&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Standard Action&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: 1d20+7 vs. AC&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 4d6[brutal 1]+6 damage&nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; At-Will&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Standard Action&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: 1d20+7 vs. AC&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 2d6[brutal 1]+6 damage&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Miss: 4 damage&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Encounter&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Minor Action&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Effect:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Spend a healing surge and regain 6 hit points.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Gain a +2 defense bonus until end of next turn.Soldier:&nbsp; Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; Powers:&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Encounter&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Standard Action&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: 1d20+8 vs. AC&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 2d10+3 damage&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; At-Will&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Standard Action&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: 1d20+8 vs. AC&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 1d10+3 damage[/code][/sblock][code]Days simulated: 10000Avg rounds per fight (when survived): 2.8&nbsp; 1 (14.7%): =============================&nbsp; 2 (47.9%): ===================================================================&nbsp; 3 (71.2%): ==============================================&nbsp; 4 (87.5%): ================================&nbsp; 5 (95.6%): ================&nbsp; 6 (99.2%): =======&nbsp; 7 (99.9%): =Avg fights survived: 3.8&nbsp; 0&nbsp; (4.1%): ====&nbsp; 1 (13.9%): ===========&nbsp; 2 (22.9%): ==========&nbsp; 3 (32.6%): ===========&nbsp; 4 (44.8%): ==============&nbsp; 5(100.0%): ===================================================================Avg surges remaining (survivors only): 1.8 of 10&nbsp; 0 (44.9%): ===================================================================&nbsp; 1 (57.5%): ==================&nbsp; 2 (68.2%): ================&nbsp; 3 (78.1%): ==============&nbsp; 4 (86.0%): ===========&nbsp; 5 (91.8%): ========&nbsp; 6 (96.0%): ======&nbsp; 7 (98.1%): ===&nbsp; 8 (99.4%): =Survival rate: 55.2%[/code][sblock=Example of 0 fight(s) survived<img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png"&nbsp; class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":]" title="Devious&nbsp; &nbsp; :]" data-shortname=":]" />[code]FIGHT #1:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 15 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 8).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike was not expended (Reliable).&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 28 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 20).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Crits for 23 damage (2d10+3; maximized).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 4 hp remaining (27 hp - 23 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 7).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike was not expended (Reliable).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (4 hp -&gt; 10 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 28 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 20).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Crits for 13 damage (1d10+3; maximized).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has -3 hp remaining (10 hp - 13 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Villains win![/code][/sblock][sblock=Example of 1 fight(s) survived<img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png"&nbsp; class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":]" title="Devious&nbsp; &nbsp; :]" data-shortname=":]" />[code]FIGHT #1:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 28 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 4, 2, 5, 1, 5, 2).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 1 hp remaining (29 hp - 28 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 1; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 13 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 17).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 20 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 1, 1, 3, 3, 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -19 hp remaining (1 hp - 20 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; FIGHT #2:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 10 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 16).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 22 damage (2d10+3; rolled 10, 9).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 5 hp remaining (27 hp - 22 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 5; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 12 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 25 hp remaining (29 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (5 hp -&gt; 11 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 22 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 14).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 4 damage (1d10+3; rolled 1).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 7 hp remaining (11 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 7; AC 19; Surges 9&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 26 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 19).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 10 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 2).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 15 hp remaining (25 hp - 10 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 15; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 22 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 14).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 8 damage (1d10+3; rolled 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has -1 hp remaining (7 hp - 8 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Villains win![/code][/sblock][sblock=Example of 2 fight(s) survived<img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png"&nbsp; class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":]" title="Devious&nbsp; &nbsp; :]" data-shortname=":]" />[code]FIGHT #1:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 13).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 30 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 6, 1, 6, 5, 1, 3, 2, 1, 2).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -1 hp remaining (29 hp - 30 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; FIGHT #2:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 22 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 15).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 23 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 2, 1, 6, 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 6 hp remaining (29 hp - 23 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 6; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 27 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 19).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 17 damage (2d10+3; rolled 6, 8).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 10 hp remaining (27 hp - 17 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 10; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 8 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 1).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 2 hp remaining (6 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (10 hp -&gt; 16 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 2; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 19 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 11).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 6 damage (1d10+3; rolled 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 10 hp remaining (16 hp - 6 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 10; AC 19; Surges 9&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 10 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -2 hp remaining (2 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (8 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (10 hp -&gt; 16 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (7 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (16 hp -&gt; 22 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (6 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (22 hp -&gt; 27 hp; 1 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience recharges.&nbsp; FIGHT #3:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 4).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 18 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 12 damage (2d10+3; rolled 4, 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 15 hp remaining (27 hp - 12 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 15; AC 17; Surges 6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 15 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 8).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 25 hp remaining (29 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (5 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (15 hp -&gt; 21 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 20 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 12).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 7 damage (1d10+3; rolled 4).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 14 hp remaining (21 hp - 7 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 14; AC 19; Surges 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 10 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 2).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 15 hp remaining (25 hp - 10 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 15; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 16).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 8 damage (1d10+3; rolled 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 6 hp remaining (14 hp - 8 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 4:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 6; AC 17; Surges 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 12 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 11 hp remaining (15 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 11; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 27 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 19).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 8 damage (1d10+3; rolled 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has -2 hp remaining (6 hp - 8 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Villains win![/code][/sblock][sblock=Example of 3 fight(s) survived<img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png"&nbsp; class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":]" title="Devious&nbsp; &nbsp; :]" data-shortname=":]" />[code]FIGHT #1:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 13).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 32 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 6, 5, 3, 5, 5, 2).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -3 hp remaining (29 hp - 32 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; FIGHT #2:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 22 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 1, 3, 1, 1, 4, 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 7 hp remaining (29 hp - 22 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 7; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 18 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 6 damage (2d10+3; rolled 1, 2).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 21 hp remaining (27 hp - 6 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 21; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 7).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 3 hp remaining (7 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (21 hp -&gt; 27 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 3; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 14 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 19; Surges 9&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 12 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 1, 2, 4).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -9 hp remaining (3 hp - 12 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience recharges.&nbsp; FIGHT #3:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 9&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 21 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 3, 5, 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 8 hp remaining (29 hp - 21 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 8; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 22 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 14).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 13 damage (2d10+3; rolled 4, 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 14 hp remaining (27 hp - 13 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 14; AC 17; Surges 9&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 8 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 1).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 4 hp remaining (8 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (8 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (14 hp -&gt; 20 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 28 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 20).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Crits for 13 damage (1d10+3; maximized).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 7 hp remaining (20 hp - 13 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 7; AC 19; Surges 8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 7).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 0 hp remaining (4 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (7 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (7 hp -&gt; 13 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (6 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (13 hp -&gt; 19 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (5 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (19 hp -&gt; 25 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience recharges.&nbsp; FIGHT #4:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 13 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 16).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 19 damage (2d10+3; rolled 6, 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 6 hp remaining (25 hp - 19 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 6; AC 17; Surges 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 8 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 1).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 25 hp remaining (29 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (4 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (6 hp -&gt; 12 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 26 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 18).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 6 damage (1d10+3; rolled 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 6 hp remaining (12 hp - 6 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 6; AC 19; Surges 4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 15 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 10 hp remaining (25 hp - 15 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 10; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 16).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 8 damage (1d10+3; rolled 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has -2 hp remaining (6 hp - 8 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Villains win![/code][/sblock][sblock=Example of 4 fight(s) survived<img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png"&nbsp; class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":]" title="Devious&nbsp; &nbsp; :]" data-shortname=":]" />[code]FIGHT #1:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 27 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 20).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Crits for 42 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; maximized).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -13 hp remaining (29 hp - 42 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; FIGHT #2:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 17).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 20 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 3, 5, 4).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 9 hp remaining (29 hp - 20 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 9; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 15 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 7).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 14 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 5, 1, 1, 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -5 hp remaining (9 hp - 14 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; FIGHT #3:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 20 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 4, 4, 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 9 hp remaining (29 hp - 20 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 9; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 12).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 10 damage (2d10+3; rolled 2, 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 17 hp remaining (27 hp - 10 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 17; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 13 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -4 hp remaining (9 hp - 13 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (17 hp -&gt; 23 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (8 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (23 hp -&gt; 27 hp; 2 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; FIGHT #4:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 23 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 4, 5, 3, 1, 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 6 hp remaining (29 hp - 23 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 6; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 12).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 10 damage (2d10+3; rolled 4, 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 17 hp remaining (27 hp - 10 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 17; AC 17; Surges 8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 11 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 1, 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -5 hp remaining (6 hp - 11 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (7 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (17 hp -&gt; 23 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (6 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (23 hp -&gt; 27 hp; 2 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; FIGHT #5:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 10 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 18 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 18 damage (2d10+3; rolled 10, 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 9 hp remaining (27 hp - 18 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 9; AC 17; Surges 6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 13).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 15 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 14 hp remaining (29 hp - 15 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (5 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (9 hp -&gt; 15 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 14; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 20 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 12).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 4 damage (1d10+3; rolled 1).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 11 hp remaining (15 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 11; AC 19; Surges 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 4).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 10 hp remaining (14 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 10; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 9).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 12 damage (1d10+3; rolled 9).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has -1 hp remaining (11 hp - 12 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Villains win![/code][/sblock][sblock=Example of 5 fight(s) survived<img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png"&nbsp; class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":]" title="Devious&nbsp; &nbsp; :]" data-shortname=":]" />[code]FIGHT #1:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 26 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 19).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 25 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 2, 4, 5, 2, 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 4 hp remaining (29 hp - 25 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brute Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 8 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 1).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 15).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 11 damage (1d10+3; rolled 8).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 16 hp remaining (27 hp - 11 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 16; AC 17; Surges 10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 12 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -8 hp remaining (4 hp - 12 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (16 hp -&gt; 22 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (8 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (22 hp -&gt; 27 hp; 1 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; FIGHT #2:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 21 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 4, 4, 1, 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 8 hp remaining (29 hp - 21 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 8; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 26 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 18).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 23 damage (2d10+3; rolled 10, 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 4 hp remaining (27 hp - 23 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 13 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 5, 2).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -5 hp remaining (8 hp - 13 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (7 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (4 hp -&gt; 10 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (6 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (10 hp -&gt; 16 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (5 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (16 hp -&gt; 22 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (4 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (22 hp -&gt; 27 hp; 1 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; FIGHT #3:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 7).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 16 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 9).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 25 hp remaining (29 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 27 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 19).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 13 damage (1d10+3; rolled 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 14 hp remaining (27 hp - 13 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 3:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 14; AC 17; Surges 4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 12 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 21 hp remaining (25 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience (minor action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (3 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (14 hp -&gt; 20 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 21; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 16 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 8).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 4:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 20; AC 19; Surges 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conditions:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 16).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 13 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 5, 2).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 8 hp remaining (21 hp - 13 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2 defense bonus expires.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 8; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 17).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 13 damage (1d10+3; rolled 10).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 7 hp remaining (20 hp - 13 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 5:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 7; AC 17; Surges 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 4).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 4 hp remaining (8 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Basic Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 6:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 7; AC 17; Surges 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 4).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses but does 4 damage (static).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 0 hp remaining (4 hp - 4 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (2 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (7 hp -&gt; 13 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (1 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (13 hp -&gt; 19 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (0 remaining).&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (19 hp -&gt; 25 hp; 0 hp wasted).&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarven Resilience recharges.&nbsp; FIGHT #4:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 26 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 19).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 22 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 3, 4, 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 7 hp remaining (29 hp - 22 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 7; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 13 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Misses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 16).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 14 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 2, 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -7 hp remaining (7 hp - 14 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; FIGHT #5:&nbsp; Round 1:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 16).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 25 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 5, 5, 1, 4, 5).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has 4 hp remaining (29 hp - 25 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 15).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 15 damage (2d10+3; rolled 6, 6).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter has 10 hp remaining (25 hp - 15 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Round 2:&nbsp; &nbsp; Dwarf Fighter's turn:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stats: HP 10; AC 17; Surges 0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reaping Strike (standard action):&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hits for 15 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 5, 4).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has -11 hp remaining (4 hp - 15 damage).&nbsp; &nbsp; Soldier has died!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heroes win!&nbsp; Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest.&nbsp; &nbsp; Steel Serpent Strike recharges.&nbsp; [/code][/sblock]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Truename, post: 4997695, member: 78255"] [b]Monster encounter powers[/b] I'm getting close to getting all of the basic combat elements in, at least for simple melee one-on-ones. In this round, I added the soldier's encounter power. According to DMG p.184, monsters should have one encounter or recharge power with a limited damage expression. I added a "Soldier Encounter Power" that does 2d10+3. The effect? The dwarf gets killed a lot more often. The average survival rate for a day's worth of encounters has dropped from 76.3% to 55.2% (a 28% decrease), and average surges remaining has dropped from 2.6 to 1.8 (a 31% decrease). Ouch. [B]Dwarf Fighter vs. Soldier[/B] [sblock=Combatants] [code] Dwarf Fighter: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Powers: Brute Strike: Daily * Reliable Standard Action Attack: 1d20+7 vs. AC Hit: 6d6[brutal 1]+6 damage Steel Serpent Strike: Encounter Standard Action Attack: 1d20+7 vs. AC Hit: 4d6[brutal 1]+6 damage Reaping Strike: At-Will Standard Action Attack: 1d20+7 vs. AC Hit: 2d6[brutal 1]+6 damage Miss: 4 damage Dwarven Resilience: Encounter Minor Action Effect: Spend a healing surge and regain 6 hit points. Gain a +2 defense bonus until end of next turn. Soldier: Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1 Powers: Soldier Encounter Attack: Encounter Standard Action Attack: 1d20+8 vs. AC Hit: 2d10+3 damage Soldier Basic Attack: At-Will Standard Action Attack: 1d20+8 vs. AC Hit: 1d10+3 damage [/code][/sblock] [code] Days simulated: 10000 Avg rounds per fight (when survived): 2.8 1 (14.7%): ============================= 2 (47.9%): =================================================================== 3 (71.2%): ============================================== 4 (87.5%): ================================ 5 (95.6%): ================ 6 (99.2%): ======= 7 (99.9%): = Avg fights survived: 3.8 0 (4.1%): ==== 1 (13.9%): =========== 2 (22.9%): ========== 3 (32.6%): =========== 4 (44.8%): ============== 5(100.0%): =================================================================== Avg surges remaining (survivors only): 1.8 of 10 0 (44.9%): =================================================================== 1 (57.5%): ================== 2 (68.2%): ================ 3 (78.1%): ============== 4 (86.0%): =========== 5 (91.8%): ======== 6 (96.0%): ====== 7 (98.1%): === 8 (99.4%): = Survival rate: 55.2% [/code][sblock=Example of 0 fight(s) survived:] [code] FIGHT #1: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Brute Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 15 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 8). Misses. Brute Strike was not expended (Reliable). Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 28 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 20). Crits for 23 damage (2d10+3; maximized). Dwarf Fighter has 4 hp remaining (27 hp - 23 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 10 Brute Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 7). Misses. Brute Strike was not expended (Reliable). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (4 hp -> 10 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 28 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 20). Crits for 13 damage (1d10+3; maximized). Dwarf Fighter has -3 hp remaining (10 hp - 13 damage). Dwarf Fighter has died! Villains win! [/code][/sblock] [sblock=Example of 1 fight(s) survived:] [code] FIGHT #1: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Brute Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18). Hits for 28 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 4, 2, 5, 1, 5, 2). Soldier has 1 hp remaining (29 hp - 28 damage). Brute Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 1; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 13 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 5). Misses. Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 17). Hits for 20 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 1, 1, 3, 3, 6). Soldier has -19 hp remaining (1 hp - 20 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Steel Serpent Strike recharges. FIGHT #2: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 10 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 3). Misses. Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 16). Hits for 22 damage (2d10+3; rolled 10, 9). Dwarf Fighter has 5 hp remaining (27 hp - 22 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 5; AC 17; Surges 10 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 12 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 5). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 25 hp remaining (29 hp - 4 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (5 hp -> 11 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 22 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 14). Hits for 4 damage (1d10+3; rolled 1). Dwarf Fighter has 7 hp remaining (11 hp - 4 damage). Round 3: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 7; AC 19; Surges 9 Conditions: +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn). Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 26 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 19). Hits for 10 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 2). Soldier has 15 hp remaining (25 hp - 10 damage). +2 defense bonus expires. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 15; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 22 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 14). Hits for 8 damage (1d10+3; rolled 5). Dwarf Fighter has -1 hp remaining (7 hp - 8 damage). Dwarf Fighter has died! Villains win! [/code][/sblock] [sblock=Example of 2 fight(s) survived:] [code] FIGHT #1: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Brute Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 13). Hits for 30 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 6, 1, 6, 5, 1, 3, 2, 1, 2). Soldier has -1 hp remaining (29 hp - 30 damage). Brute Strike has been expended. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. FIGHT #2: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 22 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 15). Hits for 23 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 2, 1, 6, 5). Soldier has 6 hp remaining (29 hp - 23 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 6; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 27 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 19). Hits for 17 damage (2d10+3; rolled 6, 8). Dwarf Fighter has 10 hp remaining (27 hp - 17 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 10; AC 17; Surges 10 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 8 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 1). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 2 hp remaining (6 hp - 4 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (10 hp -> 16 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 2; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 19 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 11). Hits for 6 damage (1d10+3; rolled 3). Dwarf Fighter has 10 hp remaining (16 hp - 6 damage). Round 3: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 10; AC 19; Surges 9 Conditions: +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn). Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 10 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 3). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has -2 hp remaining (2 hp - 4 damage). +2 defense bonus expires. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (8 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (10 hp -> 16 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (7 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (16 hp -> 22 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (6 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (22 hp -> 27 hp; 1 hp wasted). Steel Serpent Strike recharges. Dwarven Resilience recharges. FIGHT #3: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 6 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 4). Misses. Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 18 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 10). Hits for 12 damage (2d10+3; rolled 4, 5). Dwarf Fighter has 15 hp remaining (27 hp - 12 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 15; AC 17; Surges 6 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 15 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 8). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 25 hp remaining (29 hp - 4 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (5 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (15 hp -> 21 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 20 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 12). Hits for 7 damage (1d10+3; rolled 4). Dwarf Fighter has 14 hp remaining (21 hp - 7 damage). Round 3: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 14; AC 19; Surges 5 Conditions: +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn). Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18). Hits for 10 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 2). Soldier has 15 hp remaining (25 hp - 10 damage). +2 defense bonus expires. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 15; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 16). Hits for 8 damage (1d10+3; rolled 5). Dwarf Fighter has 6 hp remaining (14 hp - 8 damage). Round 4: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 6; AC 17; Surges 5 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 12 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 5). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 11 hp remaining (15 hp - 4 damage). Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 11; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 27 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 19). Hits for 8 damage (1d10+3; rolled 5). Dwarf Fighter has -2 hp remaining (6 hp - 8 damage). Dwarf Fighter has died! Villains win! [/code][/sblock] [sblock=Example of 3 fight(s) survived:] [code] FIGHT #1: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Brute Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 13). Hits for 32 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 6, 5, 3, 5, 5, 2). Soldier has -3 hp remaining (29 hp - 32 damage). Brute Strike has been expended. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. FIGHT #2: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 10). Hits for 22 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 1, 3, 1, 1, 4, 6). Soldier has 7 hp remaining (29 hp - 22 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 7; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 18 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 10). Hits for 6 damage (2d10+3; rolled 1, 2). Dwarf Fighter has 21 hp remaining (27 hp - 6 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 21; AC 17; Surges 10 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 7). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 3 hp remaining (7 hp - 4 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (21 hp -> 27 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 3; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 14 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 6). Misses. Round 3: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 19; Surges 9 Conditions: +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn). Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 10). Hits for 12 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 1, 2, 4). Soldier has -9 hp remaining (3 hp - 12 damage). +2 defense bonus expires. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Steel Serpent Strike recharges. Dwarven Resilience recharges. FIGHT #3: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 9 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14). Hits for 21 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 3, 5, 5). Soldier has 8 hp remaining (29 hp - 21 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 8; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 22 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 14). Hits for 13 damage (2d10+3; rolled 4, 6). Dwarf Fighter has 14 hp remaining (27 hp - 13 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 14; AC 17; Surges 9 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 8 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 1). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 4 hp remaining (8 hp - 4 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (8 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (14 hp -> 20 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 28 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 20). Crits for 13 damage (1d10+3; maximized). Dwarf Fighter has 7 hp remaining (20 hp - 13 damage). Round 3: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 7; AC 19; Surges 8 Conditions: +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn). Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 7). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 0 hp remaining (4 hp - 4 damage). +2 defense bonus expires. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (7 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (7 hp -> 13 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (6 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (13 hp -> 19 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (5 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (19 hp -> 25 hp; 0 hp wasted). Steel Serpent Strike recharges. Dwarven Resilience recharges. FIGHT #4: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 5 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 13 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 6). Misses. Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 16). Hits for 19 damage (2d10+3; rolled 6, 10). Dwarf Fighter has 6 hp remaining (25 hp - 19 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 6; AC 17; Surges 5 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 8 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 1). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 25 hp remaining (29 hp - 4 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (4 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (6 hp -> 12 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 26 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 18). Hits for 6 damage (1d10+3; rolled 3). Dwarf Fighter has 6 hp remaining (12 hp - 6 damage). Round 3: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 6; AC 19; Surges 4 Conditions: +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn). Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14). Hits for 15 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 6). Soldier has 10 hp remaining (25 hp - 15 damage). +2 defense bonus expires. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 10; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 16). Hits for 8 damage (1d10+3; rolled 5). Dwarf Fighter has -2 hp remaining (6 hp - 8 damage). Dwarf Fighter has died! Villains win! [/code][/sblock] [sblock=Example of 4 fight(s) survived:] [code] FIGHT #1: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Brute Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 27 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 20). Crits for 42 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; maximized). Soldier has -13 hp remaining (29 hp - 42 damage). Brute Strike has been expended. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. FIGHT #2: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 24 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 17). Hits for 20 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 3, 5, 4). Soldier has 9 hp remaining (29 hp - 20 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 9; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 15 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 7). Misses. Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18). Hits for 14 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 5, 1, 1, 3). Soldier has -5 hp remaining (9 hp - 14 damage). Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Steel Serpent Strike recharges. FIGHT #3: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14). Hits for 20 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 4, 4, 3). Soldier has 9 hp remaining (29 hp - 20 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 9; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 12). Hits for 10 damage (2d10+3; rolled 2, 5). Dwarf Fighter has 17 hp remaining (27 hp - 10 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 17; AC 17; Surges 10 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 10). Hits for 13 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 3). Soldier has -4 hp remaining (9 hp - 13 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (17 hp -> 23 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (8 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (23 hp -> 27 hp; 2 hp wasted). Steel Serpent Strike recharges. Dwarven Resilience recharges. +2 defense bonus expires. FIGHT #4: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 8 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14). Hits for 23 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 4, 5, 3, 1, 5). Soldier has 6 hp remaining (29 hp - 23 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 6; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 12). Hits for 10 damage (2d10+3; rolled 4, 3). Dwarf Fighter has 17 hp remaining (27 hp - 10 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 17; AC 17; Surges 8 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14). Hits for 11 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 2, 1, 3). Soldier has -5 hp remaining (6 hp - 11 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (7 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (17 hp -> 23 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (6 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (23 hp -> 27 hp; 2 hp wasted). Steel Serpent Strike recharges. Dwarven Resilience recharges. +2 defense bonus expires. FIGHT #5: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 6 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 10 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 3). Misses. Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 18 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 10). Hits for 18 damage (2d10+3; rolled 10, 5). Dwarf Fighter has 9 hp remaining (27 hp - 18 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 9; AC 17; Surges 6 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 20 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 13). Hits for 15 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 6). Soldier has 14 hp remaining (29 hp - 15 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (5 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (9 hp -> 15 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 14; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 20 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 12). Hits for 4 damage (1d10+3; rolled 1). Dwarf Fighter has 11 hp remaining (15 hp - 4 damage). Round 3: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 11; AC 19; Surges 5 Conditions: +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn). Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 4). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 10 hp remaining (14 hp - 4 damage). +2 defense bonus expires. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 10; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 9). Hits for 12 damage (1d10+3; rolled 9). Dwarf Fighter has -1 hp remaining (11 hp - 12 damage). Dwarf Fighter has died! Villains win! [/code][/sblock] [sblock=Example of 5 fight(s) survived:] [code] FIGHT #1: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Brute Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 26 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 19). Hits for 25 damage (6d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 2, 4, 5, 2, 3). Soldier has 4 hp remaining (29 hp - 25 damage). Brute Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 3). Misses. Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 10 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 8 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 1). Misses. Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 15). Hits for 11 damage (1d10+3; rolled 8). Dwarf Fighter has 16 hp remaining (27 hp - 11 damage). Round 3: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 16; AC 17; Surges 10 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18). Hits for 12 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 3, 3). Soldier has -8 hp remaining (4 hp - 12 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (9 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (16 hp -> 22 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (8 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (22 hp -> 27 hp; 1 hp wasted). Steel Serpent Strike recharges. Dwarven Resilience recharges. +2 defense bonus expires. FIGHT #2: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 8 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 17 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 10). Hits for 21 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 4, 4, 1, 3). Soldier has 8 hp remaining (29 hp - 21 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 8; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 26 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 18). Hits for 23 damage (2d10+3; rolled 10, 10). Dwarf Fighter has 4 hp remaining (27 hp - 23 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 8 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 18). Hits for 13 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 5, 2). Soldier has -5 hp remaining (8 hp - 13 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (7 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (4 hp -> 10 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (6 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (10 hp -> 16 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (5 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (16 hp -> 22 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (4 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (22 hp -> 27 hp; 1 hp wasted). Steel Serpent Strike recharges. Dwarven Resilience recharges. +2 defense bonus expires. FIGHT #3: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 4 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 7). Misses. Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 29; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 14 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 6). Misses. Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 27; AC 17; Surges 4 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 16 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 9). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 25 hp remaining (29 hp - 4 damage). Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 27 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 19). Hits for 13 damage (1d10+3; rolled 10). Dwarf Fighter has 14 hp remaining (27 hp - 13 damage). Round 3: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 14; AC 17; Surges 4 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 12 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 5). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 21 hp remaining (25 hp - 4 damage). Dwarven Resilience (minor action): Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (3 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (14 hp -> 20 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter gains a +2 defense bonus (expires at end of next turn). Dwarven Resilience has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 21; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 16 vs. 19 AC (1d20+8; rolled 8). Misses. Round 4: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 20; AC 19; Surges 3 Conditions: +2 defense bonus (expires at the end of this turn). Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 16). Hits for 13 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 5, 2). Soldier has 8 hp remaining (21 hp - 13 damage). +2 defense bonus expires. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 8; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 25 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 17). Hits for 13 damage (1d10+3; rolled 10). Dwarf Fighter has 7 hp remaining (20 hp - 13 damage). Round 5: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 7; AC 17; Surges 3 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 4). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 4 hp remaining (8 hp - 4 damage). Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Basic Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 3). Misses. Round 6: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 7; AC 17; Surges 3 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 11 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 4). Misses but does 4 damage (static). Soldier has 0 hp remaining (4 hp - 4 damage). Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (2 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (7 hp -> 13 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (1 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (13 hp -> 19 hp; 0 hp wasted). Dwarf Fighter spends a healing surge (0 remaining). Dwarf Fighter heals 6 hp (19 hp -> 25 hp; 0 hp wasted). Steel Serpent Strike recharges. Dwarven Resilience recharges. FIGHT #4: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 0 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 26 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 19). Hits for 22 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 4, 3, 4, 5). Soldier has 7 hp remaining (29 hp - 22 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 7; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 13 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 5). Misses. Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 0 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 16). Hits for 14 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 2, 6). Soldier has -7 hp remaining (7 hp - 14 damage). Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Steel Serpent Strike recharges. FIGHT #5: Round 1: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 25; AC 17; Surges 0 Steel Serpent Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 16). Hits for 25 damage (4d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 1, 5, 5, 1, 4, 5). Soldier has 4 hp remaining (29 hp - 25 damage). Steel Serpent Strike has been expended. Soldier's turn: Stats: HP 4; AC 17; Surges 1 Soldier Encounter Attack (standard action): Attacks Dwarf Fighter with 23 vs. 17 AC (1d20+8; rolled 15). Hits for 15 damage (2d10+3; rolled 6, 6). Dwarf Fighter has 10 hp remaining (25 hp - 15 damage). Soldier Encounter Attack has been expended. Round 2: Dwarf Fighter's turn: Stats: HP 10; AC 17; Surges 0 Reaping Strike (standard action): Attacks Soldier with 21 vs. 17 AC (1d20+7; rolled 14). Hits for 15 damage (2d6[brutal 1]+6; rolled 5, 4). Soldier has -11 hp remaining (4 hp - 15 damage). Soldier has died! Heroes win! Dwarf Fighter takes a short rest. Steel Serpent Strike recharges. [/code][/sblock] [/QUOTE]

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