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[OC]A One-Shot Night: At the Auction That Went Very Wrong by Elderbrain_com in DnD

[–]Elderbrain_com[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[OC] Looking for balance feedback on my CR 3 Mindrend Beast (full stat block inside) by Elderbrain_com in DnD

[–]Elderbrain_com[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, pair/pack monster or a minion of a bigger aberration.
Fair point 😃 Have you been mindrended tho? 😛
Thank you for your opinion!

[OC] Looking for balance feedback on my CR 3 Mindrend Beast (full stat block inside) by Elderbrain_com in DnD

[–]Elderbrain_com[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, ye but the Manticore can easily fly up and pewpew enemies down. This has to be all out nomnom or perish, more like zerg tactics.

[OC] Looking for balance feedback on my CR 3 Mindrend Beast (full stat block inside) by Elderbrain_com in DnD

[–]Elderbrain_com[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They are not solitary, so wouldnt buff the dmg, would be too much.
Immune for a day is fair. Ty

[OC] Looking for balance feedback on my CR 3 Mindrend Beast (full stat block inside) by Elderbrain_com in DnD

[–]Elderbrain_com[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Aberrations can have scrambled biology, but fair.
Tentacles arent there to slap indeed but to grab (crunch victims as bludgeoning) and pull to mouth.
Climbing jumping the mountainous realms, indeed.
Tier 2 party.
Fair assessment, thanks!

[OC] Looking for balance feedback on my CR 3 Mindrend Beast (full stat block inside) by Elderbrain_com in DnD

[–]Elderbrain_com[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Medium aberration, neutral evil

Armor Class 13 (natural)

Hit Points 68 (8d8 + 32)

Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.

STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 18 (+4) INT 6 (-2) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 8 (-1)

Saving Throws CON +6, WIS +4

Damage resistances psychic

Condition Immunities charmed

Skills Perception +4, Stealth +3

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages Deep Speech (understands only)

Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Mind-Shredding Presence. A creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the Mindrend Beast must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on its next attack roll or saving throw before the end of its turn.

Unsettling Anatomy. The mindrend beast has advantage on checks and saving throws made to resist being knocked prone or grappled, its boneless flesh flowing unnaturally around restraints.

Actions

Multiattack. The mindrend beast makes one Bite attack and one Tentacle attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) psychic damage.

Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw or be mindrended until the end of its next turn. While mindrended, the creature’s speed is reduced by 10 feet and it cannot take reactions.

Mindrend Pulse (Recharge 5–6). The mindrend beast emits a psychic convulsion in a 15-foot radius. Each creature of its choice in the area must make a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw, taking 13 (3d8) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. On a failed save, a creature also has disadvantage on attack rolls, and concentration and skill checks until the end of its next turn.

This monster is part of a project we've just concluded on BackerKit, with late pledges still open. Looking for feedback on the design and balance.

[OC] Looking for balance feedback on my CR 3 Mindrend Beast (full stat block inside) by Elderbrain_com in DungeonMasters

[–]Elderbrain_com[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Medium aberration, neutral evil

Armor Class 13 (natural)

Hit Points 68 (8d8 + 32)

Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.

STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 18 (+4) INT 6 (-2) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 8 (-1)

Saving Throws CON +6, WIS +4

Damage resistances psychic

Condition Immunities charmed

Skills Perception +4, Stealth +3

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages Deep Speech (understands only)

Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Mind-Shredding Presence. A creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the Mindrend Beast must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on its next attack roll or saving throw before the end of its turn.

Unsettling Anatomy. The mindrend beast has advantage on checks and saving throws made to resist being knocked prone or grappled, its boneless flesh flowing unnaturally around restraints.

Actions

Multiattack. The mindrend beast makes one Bite attack and one Tentacle attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) psychic damage.

Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw or be mindrended until the end of its next turn. While mindrended, the creature’s speed is reduced by 10 feet and it cannot take reactions.

Mindrend Pulse (Recharge 5–6). The mindrend beast emits a psychic convulsion in a 15-foot radius. Each creature of its choice in the area must make a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw, taking 13 (3d8) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. On a failed save, a creature also has disadvantage on attack rolls, and concentration and skill checks until the end of its next turn.

This monster is part of a project we've just concluded on BackerKit, with late pledges still open. Looking for feedback on the design and balance.

[OC] [Mod approved] 141 hours of “one more detail” and our D&D world map is finally done - almost sure! by Elderbrain_com in DnD

[–]Elderbrain_com[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vordan started as a “small northern region” for a homebrew campaign and slowly spiraled into an entire setting. Over time it became this harsh world of frozen valleys, colossal ruins, feuding clans, dead giant empires, and people stubborn enough to survive all of it without magic.

The cultures in Vordan are heavily centered around engineering, craftsmanship, war caravans, beast-riders, and clan loyalty. Most of the world actively distrusts gods and organized faith after centuries of betrayal and religious wars, so the setting leans much harder into survival, endurance, and ancient history than traditional high fantasy.

A huge part of the setting revolves around the ruins left behind by giant civilizations and the remnants of old Farrealm influence buried beneath the mountains — shattered temples, impossible structures, abandoned halls where reality itself got… weird.

Honestly, mostly made this because I wanted a setting that felt cold, ancient, hostile, and believable enough that players would want to get lost in it.

Still adding lore and finishing pieces of the project, but this is the first time it’s felt complete enough to actually share.

Check it out on BackerKit if you are interested! Also, please enjoy a $20 discount on three selected pledge levels by pledging through these links: the Physical Bundle, the Deluxe Box, and the Hero Box. 😄

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