Grim gigas skald - Revision history

DRIZZT-12 at 23:52, 2 June 2025

2025-06-02T23:52:14Z

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	\| BTA =		\| BTA =
	\| WD1 = Stunning Shout (1008)<!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ -->		\| WD1 = Stunning Shout (1008)<!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ -->
	\| WDA = 494-499		\| WDA = 494 - 499
	\| OS1 = <!-- Miscellaneous offensive spells (non-bolt and non-warding) insert up to OS10 -->		\| OS1 = <!-- Miscellaneous offensive spells (non-bolt and non-warding) insert up to OS10 -->
	\| MN1 = <!-- Combat Maneuvers insert up to MN10 -->		\| MN1 = <!-- Combat Maneuvers insert up to MN10 -->
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	\| Bolt = ?		\| Bolt = ?
	\| UDF = ?		\| UDF = ?
	\| BarTD = 430-~~443~~		\| BarTD = 430 - 469
	\| CleTD = ?		\| CleTD = ?
	\| EmpTD = 449-461		\| EmpTD = 449 - 461
	\| PalTD = ?		\| PalTD = ?
	\| RanTD = ?		\| RanTD = ?

ARMYJEN: Adding more minor information.

2022-05-30T14:20:00Z

Adding more minor information.

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	\| BarTD = 430-443		\| BarTD = 430-443
	\| CleTD = ?		\| CleTD = ?
	\| EmpTD = 449-~~455~~		\| EmpTD = 449-461
	\| PalTD = ?		\| PalTD = ?
	\| RanTD = ?		\| RanTD = ?
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	\| MnSTD = ?		\| MnSTD = ?
	\| MnMTD = ?		\| MnMTD = ?
	\| DSP1 = <!-- Defensive spells insert up to DSP15, they will automatically link -->		\| DSP1 = Warding Sphere (310) <!-- Defensive spells insert up to DSP15, they will automatically link -->
			\| DSP2 = Lesser Shroud (120)
			\| DSP3 = Resist Elements (602)
	\| SDA1 = <!-- Special defensive abilities list insert up to SDA10, these will not link automatically -->		\| SDA1 = <!-- Special defensive abilities list insert up to SDA10, these will not link automatically -->
	}}		}}
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	==Other Information==		==Other Information==
			;Arrival messaging
			<pre{{log2}}>Preceded by a mournful dirge, a grim gigas skald stalks in, his song accompanied by the clacking of the crude jeweled beads adorning the ceremonial garb that he wears.</pre>
	;Death messaging		;Death messaging
	<pre{{log2}}>A grim gigas skald raises a hand as if to grasp for support as she collapses, life going out of her form.</pre>		<pre{{log2}}>A grim gigas skald raises a hand as if to grasp for support as she collapses, life going out of her form.</pre>
			;Search messaging
			<pre{{log2}}>A grim gigas skald's corpse succumbs to rot, collapsing in upon itself until naught but dust remains.</pre>
	;Combat messaging		;Combat messaging
	<pre{{log2}}>A grim gigas skald artfully plays her hoarbeam lyre, sending a ripple of shimmering air toward you!		<pre{{log2}}>A grim gigas skald artfully plays her hoarbeam lyre, sending a ripple of shimmering air toward you!

MOD-GSMOTTE: Added spell name to spell number.

2022-05-22T20:53:35Z

Added spell name to spell number.

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	\| BT1 = <!-- Bolt spells insert up to BT10 and corresponding value/range up to BTJ -->		\| BT1 = <!-- Bolt spells insert up to BT10 and corresponding value/range up to BTJ -->
	\| BTA =		\| BTA =
	\| WD1 = 1008<!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ -->		\| WD1 = Stunning Shout (1008)<!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ -->
	\| WDA = 494-499		\| WDA = 494-499
	\| OS1 = <!-- Miscellaneous offensive spells (non-bolt and non-warding) insert up to OS10 -->		\| OS1 = <!-- Miscellaneous offensive spells (non-bolt and non-warding) insert up to OS10 -->

MOD-GSMOTTE: Added family and body type.

2022-05-22T20:52:54Z

Added family and body type.

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	\| picture =		\| picture =
	\| level = 105		\| level = 105
	\| family = <!-- Add creature to family page subcategory/list, which will be linked on preview/save -->		\| family = Gigas <!-- Add creature to family page subcategory/list, which will be linked on preview/save -->
	\| type = <!-- Creature body type -->		\| type = Biped <!-- Creature body type -->
	\| otherclass = <!-- Other classification limited to corporeal undead, non-corporeal undead, elemental, extra planar, magical; insert otherclass2= for 2nd classification (up to 3) -->		\| otherclass = <!-- Other classification limited to corporeal undead, non-corporeal undead, elemental, extra planar, magical; insert otherclass2= for 2nd classification (up to 3) -->
	\| area = Hinterwilds <!-- For multiple areas, add area2, area3, area4 (through 8) fields if needed -->		\| area = Hinterwilds <!-- For multiple areas, add area2, area3, area4 (through 8) fields if needed -->

LEAFIARA at 00:54, 22 May 2022

2022-05-22T00:54:33Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:54, 21 May 2022
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	==Hunting Strategies==		==Hunting Strategies==
	;General Advice		;General Advice
	* Options like [[Hamstring]] or [[Brawling\|unarmed combat]] essentially get around [[DS]], which is useful since skalds have pretty high [[DS]] even when forced into offensive stance and their unconventional lyre weapon can't be removed by typical tactics like [[Disarm Weapon]] or [[Vibration Chant (1002)]].		* Options like [[Hamstring]] or [[Brawling\|unarmed combat]] essentially get around [[DS]], which is useful since skalds have pretty high DS even when forced into offensive stance and their unconventional lyre weapon can't be removed by typical tactics like [[Disarm Weapon]] or [[Vibration Chant (1002)]].
	* [[Standard_maneuver_roll\|SMR]]-based offense like [[Condemn (309)]], [[Earthen Fury (917)]], and [[Spike Thorn (616)]] works well against skalds.		* [[Standard_maneuver_roll\|SMR]]-based offense like [[Condemn (309)]], [[Earthen Fury (917)]], and [[Spike Thorn (616)]] works well against skalds.
	;Clerics		;Clerics
	* Since the strength of each round ~~of damage~~ of Condemn is based only on the initial roll, it can often be worthwhile to cast Condemn again before the first cast has finished if that first cast had a low enough endroll. This is especially true if the first cast isn't doing enough damage to keep them stunned, which is crucial since skalds' SMR attack can be lethal and their TD is sufficiently high that [[Soul Ward (319)]] isn't reliable defense.		* Since the strength of each damaging round of Condemn is based only on the initial roll, it can often be worthwhile to cast Condemn again before the first cast has finished if that first cast had a low enough endroll. This is especially true if the first cast isn't doing enough damage to keep them stunned, which is crucial since skalds' SMR attack can be lethal and their TD is sufficiently high that [[Soul Ward (319)]] isn't always reliable defense.
	;Rangers		;Rangers
	* ~~[[Animal~~ ~~Companion~~ ~~(630)\|Animal~~ ~~companions]]~~ ~~can~~ do ~~significant damage to or even kill skalds affected by [[Wild Entropy (603)]] or [[Moonbeam (611)]]. This can be useful~~ if the ranger is relatively untrained to make use of ~~Spike~~ ~~Thorn~~ (few ranks of [[Ranger Base]] and/or [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning\|Summoning]] lore) or if mana needs to be conserved.		* Spike Thorn is an excellent option, but if the ranger is relatively untrained to make use of it because he has few ranks of [[Ranger Base]] and/or [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning\|Summoning]] lore, or simply if mana needs to be conserved, then [[Animal Companion (630)\|animal companions]] can also do significant damage to or even kill skalds affected by [[Wild Entropy (603)]] or [[Moonbeam (611)]].

	==Other Information==		==Other Information==

LEAFIARA: /* Hunting Strategies */ Added general advice, cleric-specific advice, and ranger-specific advice.

2022-05-21T18:06:08Z

Hunting Strategies: Added general advice, cleric-specific advice, and ranger-specific advice.

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	{{Creature end}}<pre{{log2\|margin-right=26em}}>A grim gigas skald is not especially tall for one of her kind, but still stands just under two stories tall. She has a raw-boned face and a grim gaze. The robes she wears are of dusky golden boarskin and appear ceremonial, having been stitched with hundreds of beads made from semiprecious gems. A grim gigas skald wears a tremendous drinking horn at her belt.</pre>		{{Creature end}}<pre{{log2\|margin-right=26em}}>A grim gigas skald is not especially tall for one of her kind, but still stands just under two stories tall. She has a raw-boned face and a grim gaze. The robes she wears are of dusky golden boarskin and appear ceremonial, having been stitched with hundreds of beads made from semiprecious gems. A grim gigas skald wears a tremendous drinking horn at her belt.</pre>
	==Hunting Strategies==		==Hunting Strategies==
			;General Advice
	{{addmetext}} <!-- Remove when adding to section -->
			* Options like [[Hamstring]] or [[Brawling\|unarmed combat]] essentially get around [[DS]], which is useful since skalds have pretty high [[DS]] even when forced into offensive stance and their unconventional lyre weapon can't be removed by typical tactics like [[Disarm Weapon]] or [[Vibration Chant (1002)]].
			* [[Standard_maneuver_roll\|SMR]]-based offense like [[Condemn (309)]], [[Earthen Fury (917)]], and [[Spike Thorn (616)]] works well against skalds.
			;Clerics
			* Since the strength of each round of damage of Condemn is based only on the initial roll, it can often be worthwhile to cast Condemn again before the first cast has finished if that first cast had a low enough endroll. This is especially true if the first cast isn't doing enough damage to keep them stunned, which is crucial since skalds' SMR attack can be lethal and their TD is sufficiently high that [[Soul Ward (319)]] isn't reliable defense.
			;Rangers
			* [[Animal Companion (630)\|Animal companions]] can do significant damage to or even kill skalds affected by [[Wild Entropy (603)]] or [[Moonbeam (611)]]. This can be useful if the ranger is relatively untrained to make use of Spike Thorn (few ranks of [[Ranger Base]] and/or [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning\|Summoning]] lore) or if mana needs to be conserved.

	==Other Information==		==Other Information==

KRAKII at 16:21, 19 May 2022

2022-05-19T16:21:24Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:21, 19 May 2022
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	\| BTA =		\| BTA =
	\| WD1 = 1008<!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ -->		\| WD1 = 1008<!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ -->
	\| WDA =		\| WDA = 494-499
	\| OS1 = <!-- Miscellaneous offensive spells (non-bolt and non-warding) insert up to OS10 -->		\| OS1 = <!-- Miscellaneous offensive spells (non-bolt and non-warding) insert up to OS10 -->
	\| MN1 = <!-- Combat Maneuvers insert up to MN10 -->		\| MN1 = <!-- Combat Maneuvers insert up to MN10 -->
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	}}		}}
	{{Creature defense attributes2 <!-- Replace ? with value or range, but do not include when the creature is under the effects of disabling statuses (stun/knockdown/interference/curse/etc.) -->		{{Creature defense attributes2 <!-- Replace ? with value or range, but do not include when the creature is under the effects of disabling statuses (stun/knockdown/interference/curse/etc.) -->
	\| asg = ? <!-- Insert asg # and template will automatically convert to include type of armor -->		\| asg = 6 <!-- Insert asg # and template will automatically convert to include type of armor -->
	\| IMM1 = <!-- add IMM2 (up to 15) for additional immunities -->		\| IMM1 = <!-- add IMM2 (up to 15) for additional immunities -->
	\| Melee = ?		\| Melee = ?
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	\| Bolt = ?		\| Bolt = ?
	\| UDF = ?		\| UDF = ?
	\| BarTD = ?		\| BarTD = 430-443
	\| CleTD = ?		\| CleTD = ?
	\| EmpTD = 449-455		\| EmpTD = 449-455

ZHOUY1: nearlevel template

2022-05-18T19:59:39Z

nearlevel template

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	{{Nearlevel		{{Nearlevel
	\|levelm2 =		\|levelm2 = 103
	\|levelm1 =		\|levelm1 = 104
	\|level =		\|level = 105
	\|levelp1 =		\|levelp1 = 106
	\|levelp2 =		\|levelp2 = 107
	}}		}}

FIREPHOENIX: Research from Leafiara and others based on bounty

2022-05-18T00:37:23Z

Research from Leafiara and others based on bounty

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	\| picture =		\| picture =
			\| level = 105
	\| level = <!-- This will also be used at the end of the page in the Near level creature template -->
	\| family = <!-- Add creature to family page subcategory/list, which will be linked on preview/save -->		\| family = <!-- Add creature to family page subcategory/list, which will be linked on preview/save -->
	\| type = <!-- Creature body type -->		\| type = <!-- Creature body type -->

ARMYJEN: Added 1008 to its spells.

2022-05-15T22:13:30Z

Added 1008 to its spells.

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:13, 15 May 2022
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	\| BT1 = <!-- Bolt spells insert up to BT10 and corresponding value/range up to BTJ -->		\| BT1 = <!-- Bolt spells insert up to BT10 and corresponding value/range up to BTJ -->
	\| BTA =		\| BTA =
	\| WD1 = <!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ -->		\| WD1 = 1008<!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ -->
	\| WDA =		\| WDA =
	\| OS1 = <!-- Miscellaneous offensive spells (non-bolt and non-warding) insert up to OS10 -->		\| OS1 = <!-- Miscellaneous offensive spells (non-bolt and non-warding) insert up to OS10 -->