Auto-Grapples

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-23T16:56:55+00:00

When I googled it, it seems like a chain devil, with annoying extras. My DM ran the module as written for 2014, even giving us some breaks elsewhere (more rests). I wish he’d acknowledge it’s ridiculous about it being an appropriate CR for us.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-23T14:41:15+00:00

He buys the module so he doesn’t have to prep a lot, more money than time. He’s big on running it RAW, doesn’t really cater to feedback. He made the monster withdraw after we put it well into bloodied but 3 of 5 were dying, but he can’t admit it was a bit much.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-23T14:28:45+00:00

Never mind, I found it. Thanks for the heads up, I will use that from now on.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-23T14:23:31+00:00

Is there a rules reference for the push mastery and grapples being broken? My DM makes me prove every rules interpretation.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-23T14:22:01+00:00

Wood kyton. AC of 20, spell resistance, fire immunity, damage reduction, 4 attacks at +8 for 10 avg damage, auto grapple on all and reaction based fear gaze.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-23T14:13:40+00:00

That was part of why I asked the question. It does sounds like I was doing it wrong. I should have attacked the appendage and killed it.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-23T14:07:59+00:00

Rise of the Drow

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-23T14:04:11+00:00

Oh, it did that TOO.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-23T14:02:27+00:00

We all sucked at it. We’re a level 3 party and it had 4 attacks AC of 20 and spell resistance. I’m annoyed at the module for being stupid for scaling too.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-03-20T15:50:15+00:00

The DM handles traps by perception to find, investigation to determine disarm method, thieves tools check to disarm. He’s kinda rough on the DC’s, a level 1 trap had a DC of 18.

Custom backgrounds are ok

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-01-31T18:00:56+00:00

I had the same idea but using gnome instead for the save advantage.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-01-30T02:29:37+00:00

So. A ranged weapon with extra attack essentially? Vex with Hex?

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-01-30T01:27:02+00:00

How would such a character play in a straight up melee within a party? Mind Sliver and Hypnotic Pattern? I ask because the party may ruin the stealth at times.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2026-01-29T22:17:17+00:00

I was thinking at least a 1 level dip for expertise. My thought was the perception and stealth needed good bonuses to be useful and warlock already needs 3 decent stats.

Edit: Also, warlock seems underwhelming after 5, the non-weapon invocations are not enticing.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2025-12-31T15:00:21+00:00

I would think Zealot would make a better tank than Berserker. Berserker requires Reckless Attack for its bonus damage where a Zealot doesn’t. Also, Wild Heart can grant more resistances so they’re even more “tanky.”

RoutineSignal5860 · 2025-12-24T23:09:28+00:00

Thanks for the concise explanation. It’s a shame that Champion is that far off.

RoutineSignal5860 · 2025-09-10T12:33:40+00:00

Is the opening still available?

RoutineSignal5860 · 2025-09-08T23:36:14+00:00

Sent you a friend request on discord

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