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{{CharacterInfo
{{SpoilerWarning|act = 3}}
|title        = Countermeasure: Bard
{{Infobox character
|name         = The Snapping of Strings
| name = The Snapping of Strings
|image       = [[File:Aberration The Snapping of Strings.png|350px]]
| image = Aberration The Snapping of Strings.png
|STR          = 12
| imagesize = 0.7
|DEX          = 14
| race = Aberration
|CON          = 15
| titles = Countermeasure: Bard
|INT          = 11
| faction = [[Cult of the Absolute]]
|WIS          = 12
| level = 12
|CHA          = 22
|str save    =  
|dex save    = yes
|con save    =
|int save    =
|wis save    =
|cha save    = yes
|level        = 12
|race         = Aberration
|type        = Aberration
|HP          = 87
|AC          = 18
|speed        = 9m / 30ft
|size        = Medium
|weight      = 75kg / 150lbs
|proficiency  =
|initiative  = +2
|passive      = {{PAS|Bardic Inspiration}}
{{PAS|Font of Inspiration}}
{{PAS|Improved Bardic Inspiration}}
{{PAS|Opportunity Attack}}
|bludgeoning  =
|piercing    =
|slashing    =
|acid        =
|cold        =
|fire        =
|force        =
|lightning    =
|necrotic    =
|poison      =
|psychic      = double
|radiant      =
|thunder      =
|magic        =
|class        = Bard
|background  =
|location    =
|faction     =  
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}}{{UnderConstruction}}
'''The Snapping of Strings''' is a hostile Aberration character in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] who ''may'' appear in a specific combat encounter during the finale of [[Act Three]].


==Gameplay==
| modules =
* If a character (such as a custom origin character) using the [[Bard]] class is in the party, and the player has decided to side with the [[Emperor]] rather than to free [[Orpheus]], this enemy takes part in the "Atop the Netherbrain" combat encounter that occurs during the finale of [[Confront the Elder Brain]].
{{Infobox statistics
* Notable abilities include:
| child = yes
| size = Medium
| type = Aberration
| armour_class = 18
| hit_points = 87
| hit_points_tactician = 113
| movement_speed_meters = 9
| movement_speed_feet = 30
| weight_kg = 75
| weight_lb = 150
| hiddenlevel = 12
| str = 12
| dex = 14
| con = 15
| int = 11
| wis = 12
| cha = 22
| dex_save_proficiency = yes
| cha_save_proficiency = yes
| resistant1 = Psychic
| feature1_name = Bardic Inspiration (passive feature)
| feature1_description = Inspire an ally to add a +1d6 to their next attack roll, ability check or saving throw.
| feature2_name = Font of Inspiration
| feature2_description = Regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a long or short rest.
| feature3_name = Improved Bardic Inspiration
| feature3_description = Bardic Inspiration increases to +1d10.
| feature4_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature4_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
}} }}
'''The Snapping of Strings''' is a hostile [[Countermeasure]] Aberration character in ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]'' who may appear during the final battle [[Confront the Elder Brain#Atop the Netherbrain|Atop the Netherbrain]] if the player sides with the Emperor. It will appear if a [[bard]] is present in the party.


{{NavBaldursGate}}
== Attacks and abilities ==
{{Feature box|Ranged Attack|item=Hand Crossbow +2}}{{Feature box|Stage Fright}}{{Feature box|Fracture Psyche}}{{Feature box|Silence}}
 
==Loot==
*{{RarityItem|Hand Crossbow +2}} x2
*{{RarityItem|Arrow of Arcane Interference}} x5
 
[[Category:Countermeasures]]
{{Creatures}}

Latest revision as of 18:28, 16 May 2024

The Snapping of Strings
Level 12
Information
TitleCountermeasure: Bard
RaceAberration
FactionCult of the Absolute
Stats
SizeMedium
TypeAberration
Armour Class18
Hit points
  • 87 (Balanced)
  • 113 (Tactician)
Movement speed9 m (30 ft)
Weight75 kg (150 lb)
Initiative+2
Ability scores
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
12
(+1)		14
(+2)		15
(+2)		11
(+0)		12
(+1)		22
(+6)
Proficiency bonus+4
Saving throws
  • Str +1
  • Dex +6
  • Con +2
  • Int 0
  • Wis +1
  • Cha +10
Resistances
ResistantPsychic
Features
Bardic Inspiration Bardic Inspiration
Inspire an ally to add a +1d6 to their next attack roll, ability check or saving throw.
Font of Inspiration Font of Inspiration
Regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a long or short rest.
Improved Bardic Inspiration Improved Bardic Inspiration
Bardic Inspiration increases to +1d10.
Opportunity Attack Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.

The Snapping of Strings is a hostile Countermeasure Aberration character in Baldur's Gate 3 who may appear during the final battle Atop the Netherbrain if the player sides with the Emperor. It will appear if a bard is present in the party.

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Ranged Attack.webp
Normal weapon damage

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Stage Fright.webp

Your targets have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on Attack Rolls and take 2~12Damage TypesPsychic damage each time they miss.
WIS Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
AoE: 6 m / 20 ft (Radius)
Fracture Psyche.webp

Invade a target's mind and disrupt its defences. The target's Armour Class Armour Class is reduced by 1.
INT Save
 Range: 9 m / 30 ft
Silence.webp
Silence Silence ()

Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are Silenced Silenced and Immune to Damage TypesThunder damage.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Loot[edit | edit source]

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