Static Overdrive

Static Overdrive is a class action available to Bernard that buffs his allies and hurts his enemies with ⁠Lightning damage. It also enables him to use his  Multiattack.

Description

Emanate a static discharge that buffs nearby constructs and hurts all others.

Nearby constructs deal an additional 2d4⁠⁠Lightning to weapon attacks. All others take 2d8⁠⁠Lightning per turn and can't take reactions.

When the condition ends, become  Stunned for 2 turns.

Properties

Cost

 Bonus Action

Damage: 2~16

2d8⁠Lightning (To non-constructs)

Details

 Range: Self

 AoE: 6 m (20 ft) Radius

 Recharge: Per turn

Duration: 2 turns

Technical details

UID

Shout_StaticOverdrive_Automaton

Spell flags

HasSomaticComponent

Grants:

• Multiattack (Bernard)

Condition: Static Discharge Aura

 Static Discharge Aura

Duration: 2 turns

• All constructs near Bernard deal an additional 2d4⁠⁠Lightning to weapon attacks. All others take 2d8⁠⁠Lightning each turn.

• When the condition ends, Bernard is  Stunned for 2 turns.

Condition: Static Discharge: Supercharge

 Static Discharge: Supercharge

Duration: 2 turns

• Standing near a statically charged Bernard. Deals an additional 2d4⁠⁠Lightning.

Condition: Stunned

 Stunned

Duration: 2 turns

• Affected creatures cannot move or take  Actions,  Bonus Actions, or  Reactions.
• Affected creatures automatically fail  Strength and Dexterity Saving Throws.
• Removed by Freedom of Movement, Greater Restoration, Unshackling Strike.
• Attack Rolls against affected creatures have  Advantage.
• Breaks  Concentration of target when applied

How to learn

Used by creatures: Bernard

Notes

• The  Elixir of Lightning Resistance grants immunity to the damage from the aura. Any other source of resistance of ⁠Lightning damage simply halves the damage as normal.
• As of Patch 5, Static Discharge Aura/Supercharge lasts 2 turns instead of 3.

Bugs

• The in-game tooltip lists the damage bonus granted to nearby constructs as 1d6 + 2⁠Lightning, but it is 2d4⁠Lightning instead.