Dread Embrace

Dread Embrace is a class action used by Mitchia which paralyses enemies very briefly. This sets up Mitchia to unleash a guaranteed critical hit  Sneak Attack on the same turn.

Description

Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't move, act, or react. Attacks from within 3 m (10 ft) are always Critical Hits.

Properties

Cost

 Bonus Action

Details

 WIS Save (Spell save DC)

 Range: 9 m (30 ft)

Technical details

UID

Target_LOW_UnholyAssassin_HoldPerson

Spell flags

HasHighGroundRangeExtension, IsHarmful

Condition: Hold Person

 Hold Person

Duration: 1 turn

 WIS Save (Spell save DC)

• Affected entity can't Move or take Actions, Bonus Actions, or Reactions.
• Attacks against the entity automatically succeed their Attack Roll.
• Attacks against the entity are always Critical Hits if the attacker is within  Range: 3 m (10 ft).
• Affected entity automatically fails all Strength and Dexterity  Saving Throws.
• At the end of each turn, the affected entity makes a Wisdom  Saving Throw. On a successful save, the condition is removed.

How to learn

Used by creatures: Mitchia

Notes

• If target fails the saving throw, Mitchia can immediately follow up with a devastating, guaranteed critical hit  Sneak Attack dealing 12d6⁠⁠Piercing extra damage, which is further doubled due to  Aura of Murder. In total, this will deal an average of 106⁠⁠Piercing damage.