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Blast Shadow in Pathfinder 1e

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Blast ShadowCR 5


CE M Undead, Fire
Initiative: +8
Senses: darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +13

Defense

AC: 18, touch 14, flat-footed 14 (+4 Dex, +4 natural)
HP: 85 10d8+40
Fortitude: +6 Reflex: +7 Will: +8
Immune: fire, undead traits
Weaknesses: vulnerability to cold

Offense

Speed: fly 40 ft. (good)
Melee: 2 claws +7 Slashing Fire
Special Attacks: Cloud of Smoke and Fire A blast shadow can, as a free action, surround itself with a cloud of smoke that burns living flesh. While active, the blast shadow gains concealment, and all living creatures within 5 feet take Fire damage per round. If the blast shadow takes any cold damage, this cloud is dispelled and cannot be renewed for Rounds .   Death Burst When a blast shadow is reduced to 0 or fewer hit points, it explodes in a blast of flame. All creatures within 30 feet take Fire points of fire damage. A DC 18 Reflex save results in half damage. The save DC is Charisma-based.
Space: 5 ft
Reach: 5ft

Statistics

Str 15 , Dex 18 , Con -, Int 10 , Wis 13 , Cha 16 ,
Base Attack: BAB +7 CMB: +9 CMD: 23
Feats:
Improved Initiative, Toughness, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (claw)
Skills: Perception +14 , Stealth +17

Ecology

Organization: solitary, pair, or disaster (3–8)
Treasure: XP 1600

Physical Description

Blast shadows usually spawn as the result of a magical catastrophe, but can also be artificially created. Pyromaniac magic users, worshipers of evil fire deities, and the servants of powers that crave burnt offerings favor these undead horrors. A spellcaster of 14th level or higher can create a blast shadow using create undead. In addition to the normal components of the spell, the spellcaster must use the body of a creature that died as a result of a fire spell or effect. The spell must be one that affects an area. Scorching ray is not sufficient, but fireball is. The creature must have died within 24 hours of the casting of create undead. Blast shadows created in this way are loyal to their creator, but those created by a death burst are beholden to no one.

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