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| 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 -->
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| 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 = Aura of the Arkati (1614)<!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ -->
| WDA = 506
| WDA = 482
| WD2 = Judgment (1630)
| WDB = 482
| 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 = Shield Trample<!-- Combat Maneuvers insert up to MN10 -->
| MN1 = Shield Trample<!-- Combat Maneuvers insert up to MN10 -->
| MN2 = Shield Strike
| MN3 = Shield Push
| AB1 = <!-- Special abilities insert up to AB10, include creature maneuvers here, manually link if appropriate -->
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| BarTD = 377-380
| BarTD = 377-380
| CleTD = ?
| CleTD = ?
| EmpTD = ?
| EmpTD = 411
| PalTD = ?
| PalTD = ?
| RanTD = ?
| RanTD = ?
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| MnSTD = ?
| MnSTD = ?
| MnMTD = ?
| MnMTD = ?
| DSP1 = <!-- Defensive spells insert up to DSP15, they will automatically link -->
| DSP1 = Divine Shield (1609) <!-- Defensive spells insert up to DSP15, they will automatically link -->
| DSP2 = Dauntless (1606)
| SDA1 = <!-- Special defensive abilities list insert up to SDA10, these will not link automatically -->
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{{Creature treasure
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| coins = ?
| coins = Yes
| magic items = ?
| magic items = Yes
| gems = ?
| gems = Yes
| boxes = ?
| boxes = Yes
| other = gigas
| other = gigas fragment
| skin = ?
| skin = No
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{{Creature end}}<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>Voluptuous and sturdy of build, the gigas shield-maiden has the musculature of a seasoned fighter and the cool gaze of a practiced tactician. Towering at nearly thirty feet in height, the shield-maiden moves with a dangerous grace. The armor she wears is not ornate, but it shines like hammered gold and barely makes a sound as she moves.</pre>
{{Creature end}}<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>Voluptuous and sturdy of build, the gigas shield-maiden has the musculature of a seasoned fighter and the cool gaze of a practiced tactician. Towering at nearly thirty feet in height, the shield-maiden moves with a dangerous grace. The armor she wears is not ornate, but it shines like hammered gold and barely makes a sound as she moves.</pre>
==Hunting Strategies==
==Hunting Strategies==
;General Advice
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* Shield-maidens are [[square]] creatures, so players of [[semi]]s and [[pure]]s can take advantage of their low [[TD]] by casting [[CS]]-based offensive spells.
* Shield-maidens have a pretty high rate of blocking physical attacks with their shields when unhindered, so setup abilities like [[Sunder Shield]], [[Aura of the Arkati (1614)]], anything that inflicts [[Blinded]], anything that knocks prone, and so forth are recommended for primarily physical combatants. Alternatively, [[Brawling|unarmed combat]] can't be blocked.
;Bards
* [[Vibration Chant (1002)]] works twice and will often leave them helpless or dead.
;Wizards
* Shield-maidens can be targeted with [[Mana Leech (516)]].


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

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;Death messaging
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A plaintive look passes across a brawny gigas shield-maiden's eyes like a fleeting shadow as she goes still in death.</pre>
;Combat messaging
;Combat messaging
''Spell prep''
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A brawny gigas shield-maiden raises a fist to the heavens as her eyes begin to glow like molten gold.</pre>
''[[Shield Push]]''
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A brawny gigas shield-maiden raises her golden targe and attempts to push you away!
[SMR result: 150 (Open d100: 87)]
Your size considerably hinders your defense!
The gigas shield-maiden's push connects!
You flail backwards, knocked temporarily off-balance!
Roundtime: 9 sec.</pre>
''[[Shield Strike]]''
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A brawny gigas shield-maiden launches a quick bash with her golden targe at you!
[SMR result: 81 (Open d100: 18)]
You are unaffected by a brawny gigas shield-maiden's futile bash!
In a display of martial precision, a brawny gigas shield-maiden thrusts with a gold-tipped heavy spear at you!
AS: +576 vs DS: +524 with AvD: +26 + d100 roll: +24 = +102
... and hits for 1 point of damage!
Blow slides along your ribs.
Almost tickles.</pre>

''[[Aura of the Arkati (1614)]]''
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A brawny gigas shield-maiden brings her fists together in a martial gesture toward you!
A brilliant aura begins to radiate from the gigas shield-maiden!
CS: +482 - TD: +474 + CvA: +6 + d100: +74 - +5 == +83
Warded off!
You are briefly startled, but quickly regain your composure.</pre>

''[[Judgment (1630)]]''
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A brawny gigas shield-maiden brings her fists together in a martial gesture toward you!
A brawny gigas shield-maiden becomes enshrouded in a swirling vortex of energy that quickly expands outward from her, forming an ethereal sphere!
A blast of multihued plasma flares out from the center of the ethereal sphere, striking you!
Starburst patterns of pale blue light sweep forward from your chest and infuse the deep blue glow with their energy.
CS: +482 - TD: +499 + CvA: -4 + d100: +15 - +5 == -11
Warded off!

The ethereal sphere in a brawny gigas shield-maiden's hand vanishes from sight.</pre>

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Latest revision as of 11:04, 9 November 2023

Brawny gigas shield-maiden
Level 106
Family Gigas family creatures
Body Type Biped
Area(s) Found Hinterwilds
BCS Yes
HP
Speed
Attack Attributes
Physical Attacks
Spear 556-566 AS
Warding Spells
Aura of the Arkati (1614) 482 CS
Judgment (1630) 482 CS
Combat Maneuvers
Shield Trample
Shield Strike
Shield Push
Defense Attributes
Armor
Metal Breastplate ASG 17
Defensive Strength (DS)
Melee ?
Ranged ?
Bolt ?
Unarmed Defense Factor
UDF ?
Target Defense (TD)
Bard Base 377-380
Cleric Base ?
Empath Base 411
Paladin Base ?
Ranger Base ?
Sorcerer Base ?
Wizard Base ?
Minor Elemental 462
Major Elemental ?
Minor Spiritual ?
Major Spiritual ?
Minor Mental ?
Defensive Spells
Divine Shield (1609)
Dauntless (1606)
Other Unique Abilities
?
Treasure Attributes
Coins Yes
Gems Yes
Magic Items Yes
Boxes Yes
Skin No
Other gigas fragment 
Voluptuous and sturdy of build, the gigas shield-maiden has the musculature of a seasoned fighter and the cool gaze of a practiced tactician.  Towering at nearly thirty feet in height, the shield-maiden moves with a dangerous grace.  The armor she wears is not ornate, but it shines like hammered gold and barely makes a sound as she moves.

Hunting Strategies

General Advice
  • Shield-maidens are square creatures, so players of semis and pures can take advantage of their low TD by casting CS-based offensive spells.
  • Shield-maidens have a pretty high rate of blocking physical attacks with their shields when unhindered, so setup abilities like Sunder Shield, Aura of the Arkati (1614), anything that inflicts Blinded, anything that knocks prone, and so forth are recommended for primarily physical combatants. Alternatively, unarmed combat can't be blocked.
Bards
Wizards

Other Information

Death messaging
A plaintive look passes across a brawny gigas shield-maiden's eyes like a fleeting shadow as she goes still in death.
Combat messaging

Spell prep 

A brawny gigas shield-maiden raises a fist to the heavens as her eyes begin to glow like molten gold.

Shield Push 

A brawny gigas shield-maiden raises her golden targe and attempts to push you away!
[SMR result: 150 (Open d100: 87)]
Your size considerably hinders your defense!
The gigas shield-maiden's push connects!
You flail backwards, knocked temporarily off-balance!
Roundtime: 9 sec.

Shield Strike 

A brawny gigas shield-maiden launches a quick bash with her golden targe at you!
[SMR result: 81 (Open d100: 18)]
You are unaffected by a brawny gigas shield-maiden's futile bash!
In a display of martial precision, a brawny gigas shield-maiden thrusts with a gold-tipped heavy spear at you!
  AS: +576 vs DS: +524 with AvD: +26 + d100 roll: +24 = +102
   ... and hits for 1 point of damage!
   Blow slides along your ribs.
  Almost tickles.

Aura of the Arkati (1614) 

A brawny gigas shield-maiden brings her fists together in a martial gesture toward you!
A brilliant aura begins to radiate from the gigas shield-maiden!
  CS: +482 - TD: +474 + CvA: +6 + d100: +74 - +5 == +83
  Warded off!
  You are briefly startled, but quickly regain your composure.

Judgment (1630) 

A brawny gigas shield-maiden brings her fists together in a martial gesture toward you!
A brawny gigas shield-maiden becomes enshrouded in a swirling vortex of energy that quickly expands outward from her, forming an ethereal sphere!
A blast of multihued plasma flares out from the center of the ethereal sphere, striking you!
Starburst patterns of pale blue light sweep forward from your chest and infuse the deep blue glow with their energy.
  CS: +482 - TD: +499 + CvA: -4 + d100: +15 - +5 == -11
  Warded off!

The ethereal sphere in a brawny gigas shield-maiden's hand vanishes from sight.
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