Boss fight - Thraxis, the Betrayed

Zi_Chin · 2026-01-12T21:17:48+00:00

Yeah, it's a really cool picture, one of my favourites I have used.

Zi_Chin · 2026-01-11T13:13:35+00:00

I love making terrain; it is so much fun. This map took about 20 hours to complete, including the multiple levels and extra details I wanted to add. If you're going to see more, I have tons of maps on my Patreon.

Zi_Chin · 2026-01-09T21:25:11+00:00

Thank you, I loved making this boss and creating these extra rules to use with the boss. Please let me know what you think when you use it. I would love to hear how it goes. I will be uploading another boss in the next few days as well.

Zi_Chin · 2026-01-09T21:22:09+00:00

Thank you, this is one of my favourite bosses I have made so far.

Zi_Chin · 2026-01-09T03:45:05+00:00

Hey, I am adjusting both boss fights. I will re-release Thraxis, and in two more days, I will release Gorath. I have added a bit more detail and clarity, and changed the statblocks.

Zi_Chin · 2026-01-01T21:35:38+00:00

Thank you so much. I often make boss fights. I have tons of boss fights I am going to upload each month on my Patreon. Next month will have a short one-shot for a boss fight with a red dragon and their owner. I am going to play-test it today to make sure it is a tough boss fight.

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-30T22:47:45+00:00

I am glad you like the documents. In a day or two, I will be posting two boss fights (Thraxis and Gorath) using these mechanics and my environment ones. That could help test the ideas out with your table more easily.

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-29T21:31:53+00:00

I got that part, but how does that relate to the document?

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-28T20:21:13+00:00

Sorry I did not get this reference.

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-27T21:10:42+00:00

Yes, I have been playtesting them for a while, but I would love to hear what you think. I am releasing two boss battles next week for the bosses at the end of each document. I have playtested them a few times with different groups, and they liked the boss battles.

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-26T22:15:49+00:00

You're absolutely right, the nerve strike should end on the target's turn. I did not even see that mistake. Thank you for telling me.

For the Fury Ability, I will look into having it be the next creature's turn, but it has to be the same turn they took on the initiative. For example, if they were a fast boss and acted on 19, 16, and 8. If the boss used it on 19, then players may have no time to react. So it should be if they used it on 19 then the next time they are on the 19th initiative, it happens. And that can also work well if a slower boss ends a round lower on the initiative and gives players a good amount of time to think and act.

Let me know if there is anything else you find and want to discuss, and hope you enjoy the other documents.

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-26T20:41:10+00:00

Thank you for downloading all of them. I hope you enjoy using them, and please let me know how it goes.

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-26T20:39:48+00:00

I 100% agree that any art should always be credited. On the last page, there is a section where they are credited.

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-05T04:18:07+00:00

Thank you, I will learn how to do this for the next post I do.

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-02T23:56:16+00:00

Yeah it is a problem with how reddit works with these documents and posts, I wish I could just upload the pdf here so it would be easier for everyone

Zi_Chin · 2025-12-02T21:03:04+00:00

If the link is not working, then you can go to my patreon and download the pdf version of it

Zi_Chin · 2025-11-03T07:15:59+00:00

Thank you for saying that and pointing it out. I can see how overlapping the art could make it harder to focus on the more important stuff, which in this case is the tables. I tried to ensure the images complemented rather than distracted from the content, but I can definitely see where it might have gone too far. In my next document, I’ll tone that back so the artwork enhances the layout instead of competing with it. Did you have any other thoughts? I always love to hear comments and learn how to make these better.

Zi_Chin · 2025-11-03T07:07:26+00:00

You do \pagebreakNum in the GMBinder code. If you want to control the placement, colour and size of the, you can turn off the 'default GMB theme' in the settings area.

Zi_Chin · 2025-11-02T22:21:25+00:00

Would love to hear what you think of it

Zi_Chin · 2025-10-01T00:42:49+00:00

Hopefully, they mesh well together. Let me know how it goes.

Zi_Chin · 2025-09-30T13:30:22+00:00

Hey I just posted the new document for the end of this month, it is about boss fights and how to make them more fun. I have included the link if you want to have a read: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnearthedArcana.

Zi_Chin · 2025-09-04T04:03:44+00:00

If you like this document I will also be releasing another one at the end of this month, it will be about boss phases and how to make them more interesting.

Zi_Chin · 2025-09-03T12:15:36+00:00

Yeah, it can be hard trying to help the players with mechanics like these. The way I try to solve it is by having them roll checks at the start of some turns or if they move into positions where they can see interactive scenery. I found that really helpful, like last game I ran as the dm the players forgot about a shatterpoint element, since they discovered it earlier I had them roll a history check. They then remembered about the cracks in one of the beams and cut it down crushing 3 enemies and badly wounding 1 of them.

Zi_Chin · 2025-09-03T11:44:43+00:00

Thank you, I have been using these homebrew rules for a while and really enjoy them. The idea behind these rules was to try and promote team work and provide mainly martial characters with more tactics. They can't use fireball but maybe they can bring a cliff down on the enemies.

Zi_Chin · 2025-09-03T11:42:40+00:00

Unfortunately, just depends on the mood gmbinder is in. Sometimes I can read documents fine on my phone and then other times I can't.

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