Claws (Animate Dead Ghoul)

This article is about the version of the ability used by Ghouls (Animate Dead). For the version used by flying ghouls, see Claws (Flying Ghoul). For other uses, see Claws (disambiguation).

Claws is a class action commonly used by Ghoul (Animate Dead). It is an unarmed melee attack that deals ⁠Slashing damage and potentially paralyses the target.

Description

Lash out with deadly claws and possibly  Paralyse the target.

Elves and undead cannot be Paralysed by this attack.

Properties

Cost

 Action

Damage: 3~18 + modifiers

3d6 + Strength modifier⁠Slashing

Details

 Attack roll

 CON Save (DC 5)

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

Condition: Paralysed

 Paralysed

Duration: 2 turns

DC 5  Constitution saving throw

• The affected creature cannot move or take  Actions,  Bonus Actions, or  Reactions.
• The affected creature automatically fails all Strength and Dexterity saving throws.
• Attack rolls against the affected creature automatically succeed.
• Any Attack roll made against The affected creature by an attacker within 3 m / 10 ft is an automatic Critical Hit.

 Incapacitated

How to learn

Used by creatures: Ghoul (Animate Dead)