Hypersmurf
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I have a big gorilla-creature as the 'pet' of an orcish captain. A party of 6 5thish level characters is going to be taking on a bunch of orcs, plus the captain, plus the 'monkey'. It will be a tough fight.
Since it's taking place in a completely dark building (unless the PCs bring light sources with them), I want the monkey to have darkvision.
I was originally planning on Fiendish Dire Ape, but then I got a copy of MMII, and I like the look of the Gambol as well.
I'm wondering if it might be a bit too tough, though.
The FDA is CR4, with Fire Resistance 10 and DR 5/+1 (the party sorcerer is fond of Flaming Sphere, so the FR is a big deal).
The Gambol is CR5, has better attacks, and a natural Haste effect.
So... if you were a PC, which would you rather fight? DR and Elemental Resistance, or Haste?
-Hyp.
Since it's taking place in a completely dark building (unless the PCs bring light sources with them), I want the monkey to have darkvision.
I was originally planning on Fiendish Dire Ape, but then I got a copy of MMII, and I like the look of the Gambol as well.
I'm wondering if it might be a bit too tough, though.
The FDA is CR4, with Fire Resistance 10 and DR 5/+1 (the party sorcerer is fond of Flaming Sphere, so the FR is a big deal).
The Gambol is CR5, has better attacks, and a natural Haste effect.
So... if you were a PC, which would you rather fight? DR and Elemental Resistance, or Haste?
-Hyp.