The Temptress[1] at Level 1 is a Yuan-ti Pureblood specializing in deception and agility. She wields a spiked chain and wears a chainshirt, benefiting from various feats that enhance her combat capabilities.
Stat Block Level 1:
The Temptress[1]: female, Yuan-ti Pureblood 1; CR 1; Medium humanoid (reptilian); HD 1d8+2; hp 10; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 15, touch 14, flat footed 11; Base Atk +0; Grp +0; Atk Spiked Chain +4 melee (1d6+0); Full Atk Spiked Chain +4 melee (1d6+0); SA Poison (bite), Spell like abilities; SQ Darkvision 60 ft., Light Sensitivity, Chameleon Power; AL LE; SV Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +0; Str 10, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 18.
Skills and Feats:
Escape Artist 5, Handle Animal 4, Hide 5, Knowledge (Arcana) 2, Knowledge (Nature) 2, Perform (Dance) 10, Sleight of Hand 5; Alertness, Blind Fight, Weapon Focus (Bite), Weapon Finesse, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Spiked Chain). Special Attacks and Qualities: Poison (Bite DC 14, 1d6 Con/1d6 Con), Spell like abilities (Charm Person, Cause Fear). Possessions: Spiked Chain, Chainshirt.
Level 5 Brief:
By level 5 the Jester Temptress has begun to gain greater skill in dancing and combat ability, combined allowing them to become a near ballerina like twirling threat of death.
Stat Block Level 5:
Temptress: female, Yuan-Ti Pureblood/Jester 4/2; CR 5; Medium Humanoid (Shapechanger[2], Reptilian); HD 4d8+2d6+12; hp 35; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 18, touch 13, flat footed 15; Base Atk +4; Grp +4; Atk Spiked Chain +8 melee (2d4+4) or Bite +8 melee (1d6+4+poison); Full Atk Spiked Chain +8 melee (2d4+4) and Bite +8 melee (1d6+4+poison); SA Poison, Fascinate, Inspiring Quip; SQ Darkvision 60 ft., immunity to poison, mind affecting spells, and abilities; AL CE; SV Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +4; Str 10, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 18.
At level 10, this character excels in controlling snakes and dealing damage through energy drain and improved trip. Possesses strong combat reflexes and the ability to speak with animals.
Stat Block Level 10:
Temptress: female, Yuan-Ti Pureblood 4/Jester 2/Animal Lord 4; CR 10; Medium Humanoid (Shapechanger[2]); HD 4d8+2d6+4d10+20; hp 74; Init +4; Spd 30 ft; AC 19, touch 14, flat footed 15; Base Atk +7; Grp +7; Atk Spiked Chain +11 melee (2d4+4) or Bite +11 melee (1d4+4 plus poison); Full Atk Spiked Chain +11/+6 melee (2d4+4) or Bite +11 melee (1d4+4 plus poison); SA Poison, Energy Drain, Improved Trip; SQ Animal Bond (Snakes), Detect Animals, Wild Empathy, Jester’s Audacity +1, Jester’s Performance, Fascinate, Inspiring Quip; AL CE; SV Fort +9, Ref +12, Will +8; Str 10, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 18.
Skills and Feats:
Escape Artist +11, Handle Animal +10, Hide +11, Knowledge (Arcana) +2, Knowledge (Nature) +6, Perform (Dance) +14, Sleight of Hand +11; Alertness, Blind Fight, Weapon Focus (Bite), Weapon Finesse, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Spiked Chain), Combat Reflexes, Combat Expertise, Deflect Arrows, Improved Trip. Special Attacks and Qualities: Poison (Bite, DC 14, initial and secondary damage 1d6 Con), Energy Drain I, Animal Bond (Snakes), Detect Animals, Wild Empathy, Jester’s Audacity, Jester’s Performance, Fascinate, Inspiring Quip. Possessions: Spiked Chain, Chainshirt.
Level 15 Brief:
The Temptress[1] is a versatile and deadly character excelling in crowd control and damage output. She uses her abilities as a Party Face, skill monkey, and damage dealer to manipulate and eliminate foes discreetly.
Stat Block Level 15:
The Temptress[1]: female, Yuan-Ti Pureblood 4/Jester 2/Animal Lord 10/Soul Eater 1; CR 15; Medium humanoid (reptilian); HD 15d10+30+7; hp 110; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 21, touch 14, flat footed 17; Base Atk +12; Grp +12; Atk Spiked Chain +16 (1d6) or Bite +16 (1d4); Full Atk Spiked Chain +16/+11/+6 (1d6) or Bite +16/+11/+6 (1d4); SA Energy Drain I, Poison; SQ Animal Bond (Snakes), Detect Animals, Wild Empathy, Totem Abilities (Snakes), Speak with Animals, Enchanting Dance (Beguiling Dance); AL CE; SV Fort +10, Ref +13, Will +11; Str 10, Dex 22, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 18.
Skills and Feats:
Escape Artist 5, Handle Animal 4, Hide 5, Knowledge (Arcana) 2, Knowledge (Nature) 2, Perform (Dance) 10, Sleight of Hand 5; Alertness, Blind Fight, Weapon Focus (Bite), Weapon Finesse, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Spiked Chain), Combat Reflexes, Combat Expertise, Deflect Arrow, Improved Trip, Improved Initiative, Robilar’s Gambit. Special Attacks and Qualities: Energy Drain I drains life force with touch, Poison inflicts additional damage and conditions, Enchanting Dance (Beguiling Dance) charms and distracts enemies. Possessions: Spiked Chain, Chainshirt.
Level 20 Brief:
The Temptress[1] excels as a dexterous and charming infiltrator with deadly snake themed abilities, energy draining touch, and captivating dances to beguile opponents.
Stat Block Level 20:
The Temptress[1]: female, Yuan-Ti Pureblood 4/Jester 2/Animal Lord 10/Soul Eater 1/Cloaked Dancer 2; CR 20; Medium Monstrous Humanoid (Shapechanger[2]); HD 15d10 + 4d8 + 1d6 + 3d6; hp 127; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 26, touch 21, flat footed 18; Base Atk +18; Grp +18; Atk Spiked Chain +20 (2d4), Bite +24 (1d6+4); Full Atk Spiked Chain +20/+15/+10/+5 (2d4) and Bite +24 (1d6+4); SA Energy Drain, Poison, Spells, Beguiling Dance, Wearying Dance, Surprise Strike; SQ Snake like Abilities, Fascinate, Inspiring Quip, Wild Empathy, Detect Animals, Speak with Animals, Animal Telepathy, Wild Aspect, Totems; AL NE; SV Fort +11, Ref +8, Will +7; Str 10, Dex 24, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 18.
Skills and Feats:
Escape Artist +24, Handle Animal +20, Hide +22, Knowledge (Arcana) +10, Knowledge (Nature) +10, Perform (Dance) +26, Sleight of Hand +22; Alertness, Blind Fight, Weapon Focus (Bite), Weapon Finesse, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Spiked Chain), Combat Reflexes, Improved Trip, Improved Initiative, Combat Expertise, Deflect Arrow, Robilar’s Gambit, Stand Still. Special Attacks and Qualities: The Temptress[1] can switch to viper form, summon snakes, employ energy draining touch, and execute enchanting dances. Possessions: Spiked Chain, Chainshirt.
Critical Milestones of Level Distribution
Levels 1-4: Focus on enhancing combat with feats like Weapon Finesse and Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Spiked Chain).
Levels 5-6: Begin developing Jester abilities, particularly Jester’s Audacity and Jester’s Performance.
Levels 7-16: Expand your control over animals and gain combat maneuvers as an Animal Lord.
Level 17: Acquire the chilling Energy Drain ability from the Soul Eater class.
Spiked Chain, Chain Shirt, Ring of Protection +1, Amulet of Health +2
Spiked Chain: Versatile weapon used for both tripping and disarming enemies. Chain Shirt: Lightweight armor offering solid defense without restricting mobility. Ring of Protection +1: Provides a deflection bonus of +1 to Armor Class. Amulet of Health +2: Enhances Constitution by +2, increasing HP.
5-10
Belt of Giant Strength +2, Boots of Elvenkind, Cloak of Charisma +2, Mithral Chain Shirt
Belt of Giant Strength +2: Enhances strength by +2, boosting physical abilities. Boots of Elvenkind: Give a Move Silently checks bonus of +5. Cloak of Charisma +2: Enhances performance and spellcasting by increasing Charisma by +2. Mithral Chain Shirt: Provides fantastic defense in a lightweight and inconspicuous way.
10-15
Hat of Disguise, Ring of Mind Shielding, Spiked Chain of Wounding
Hat of Disguise: Allows the wearer to alter their appearance at will. Ring of Mind Shielding: Protects against detection and mind-reading. Spiked Chain of Wounding: Inflicts bleeding wounds, causing additional damage over time.
15-20
Necklace of Adaptation, Glamered Chain Shirt, Rod of Splendor
Necklace of Adaptation: Provides immunity to harmful gases and allows the wearer to breathe in any environment. Glamered Chain Shirt: Functions as a chain shirt but can be made to look like ordinary clothing. Rod of Splendor: Grants a +4 enhancement bonus to Charisma and various benefits such as creating luxurious items and quarters.
Combat Scenarios & Strategies
The Temptress[1] is highly skilled in battle, utilizing her special skills to control the area of engagement. Your spiked chain is more than just a weapon; it serves as a tool that, along with abilities like Combat Reflexes and Improved Trip, enables you to dominate the area surrounding you.
Combat Scenarios
One on one combat: Stay mobile, use your viper form for surprise attacks, and employ hit and run tactics.
Group battles: Use your chain to trip and control, summon snakes for support, and distract with performances.
Against spellcasters: Rely on your magic resistance, close the distance quickly, and use your Energy Drain.
Defensive situations: Use your mobility to evade attacks, set traps with your chain, and counter with your viper form.
Charm and deceive: When brute force won’t work, charm key targets, and turn the enemy’s numbers against them.
Party Synergy with the Temptress Build
When building a party around The Temptress[1], consider characters who can capitalize on the chaos she creates. A burly Barbarian or a Knight can take advantage of the openings she provides. Wizards and Sorcerers will also find her a valuable ally, as she can protect them with her chain and give them the time they need to cast their powerful spells.
The Temptress[1] can control the battlefield, allowing melee fighters to capitalize on downed foes.
Her charm abilities can open diplomatic avenues, potentially avoiding combat altogether.
The Temptress[1] is able to adjust to the requirements of the party, whether it be by assuming a front line position or providing support from the rear.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Weakness
Counter
Limited Physical Strength
– Utilize Mobility and Control Techniques: Use your spiked chain to trip and keep stronger foes at bay. – Gauntlets of Ogre Power: Grants a +2 enhancement bonus to Strength, improving your physical prowess.
Spell Resistance
– Ring of Spell Turning: Reflects spells back at the caster, providing protection against magic users. – Pierce Magical Protection Feat: Helps in bypassing magical defenses.
Heavy Armor Users
– Target Weak Points with Precision Strikes: Use your high Dexterity to exploit gaps in armor. – Weapon Finesse Feat: Allows you to use your Dexterity modifier for attack rolls instead of Strength.
Overwhelming Odds
– Use Charm and Deception: Use spells like Charm Person or Diplomacy to reduce enemy numbers before a fight. – Wand of Charm Person: Charm potential threats to turn them into allies.
Direct Magical Attacks
– Yuan-ti Innate Spell Resistance: Provides natural resistance to spells. – Amulet of Proof Against Detection and Location: Protects against scrying and magical detection.
Roleplaying Themes of the Temptress Build
Playing the character of The Temptress[1] involves accepting the two sides of your character. She is both an entertainer and a fighter, a seductress[3] and a deceiver. When you embody her perspective, you’re not simply engaging in a game; you’re animating a multifaceted persona.
Think about her motivations and her background. Is she a spy sent by the Yuan-ti to infiltrate the surface world? Or is she a rogue dancer who found her calling in the thrill of adventure? Your backstory will inform your actions and decisions in game, adding depth to every encounter.
Cultural Influence & Traditions
Perhaps she follows the ancient traditions of her people, using her abilities to honor the serpent gods. Or maybe she’s a rebel, using the skills she learned for her own ends. It’s up to you to decide.
Cultural Influence & Traditions
Yuan-ti heritage: Embrace the serpent like qualities in your roleplay, from a hypnotic gaze to a sinuous dance.
Traditions of deceit: Use your culture’s penchant for intrigue to navigate social encounters.
Combat as art: Treat every battle like a performance, showing off your character’s grace and skill.
FAQ
What Are the Best Practices for Starting a Jester Temptress Build?
Focus on dexterity and charisma when allocating your ability scores. Prioritize feats and skills that enhance your combat and social abilities. And don’t forget to choose equipment that complements your playstyle.
How Does the Jester Temptress Build Scale in Power Throughout the Levels?
The Temptress[1] grows more versatile with each level, gaining abilities that allow her to influence the battlefield and social encounters alike. As you level up, you’ll find that your options in combat and roleplay situations expand dramatically.
“With each level, The Temptress[1] becomes more than just a fighter or a rogue; she becomes a force that shapes the very fabric of the story.” – An experienced Dungeon Master
What Equipment is Essential for Maximizing the Jester Temptress’ Potential?
Your spiked chain and chain shirt are just the beginning. As you progress, look for items that boost your key attributes and offer protection. Magic items that enhance your abilities as a Jester and a Cloaked Dancer will be particularly valuable.
Can the Jester Temptress Build Work Well with Any Party Composition?
Yes, The Temptress[1] is a versatile character that can adapt to fit into any party. Her ability to control the battlefield and charm NPCs can be an asset in any group.
However, she shines brightest when paired with characters that can take advantage of the openings she creates.
What Are Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Playing The Temptress[1] Build?
Don’t get caught up in your own performances. Remember, The Temptress[1] is a team player, and her abilities are best used in service of the group. Also, be wary of overrelying on charm; some foes can’t be swayed by a pretty face or a sharp tongue.
And make sure you always have a plan to get away. The Temptress[1] can be powerful, but she is not unbeatable.
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Writer, Editor, GM, Technologist – Andrew’s been playing TTRPGs since as far back as he can recall… at least sometime in the nineties… or was it the early 2000s?
“So… if you are not one of this city’s lords, who ARE you?” the old Scribe asked, wide-eyed on the revelation.
The lord smiled before he replied, “It would be simpler if I showed you. See, as the years passed, I took several identities. The one of the lord is but my latest of many.”
He grasped his face with his hands, which, to the complete horror of the scribe, detached itself from the man’s skull.
It was a mask, his face had taken the form of a porcelain mask. A mask depicting the soft, smiling face of the lord.
What was the lord’s form morphed into a woman with serpent-like features. She had slit eyes, a forked tongue, and what looked like scales that glinted in the light and yet she was oddly alluring.
Her eyes pierced the very soul of the scribe, who had completely forgotten to write down any of this.
She continued in a voluptuous, sensual tone, “Before I became the lord you admired so much, I was but one exotic dancer in the underworld of this city, a snake charmer and a master of poisons.”
Race
Yuan-Ti
Class
Pureblood 4/Jester 2/Animal Lord 10/Soul Eater 1/Cloaked Dancer 2
Ability Scores
Str 10/Dex 18/Con 14/Int 12/Wis 10/Cha 18
Skills
Escape Artist 5, Handle Animal 4, Hide 5, Knowledge(Arcana) 2, Knowledge(Nature) 2, Perform(Dance) 10, Sleight of Hand 5
Equipment
Spiked Chain, Chainshirt
Flaws
Shaky, Murky Eyed
Goals
You are a snake lady, both nightmare and wet dream of so many.
You can shift into a viper, summon snakes to your help and your very touch saps the life force of your foes. This deals tremendous damage, poisons them, and does not remove them from your charms. This enables their rapid and discrete death.
A truly terrifying build that is a fantastic Party Face, an incredible skill monkey, and a powerful damage-dealer.
-“What happened to her after you defeated the beast?” Asked one of the kids, the old man across from them gave a mild chuckle, their curiosity always bringing a smile to him. He scratched his chin slowly, collecting his thoughts as the fire cracked in the fireplace. The whole inn was listening to the half-elf’s story now.
-“Well, as well traveled as I am, there were many things I could teach her, I could teach everything about listening to nature, how to hunt beasts and how to recognize plants and prints. Though, as with all teachers, there were some things I could never teach her. How to be a beast, as she already was, being a werewolf and all. She wanted to learn to better control and use that part of her. So she left too, eventually, in search of the Lady of the Woods.”
There were whispers in the inn when that name came out of the storyteller’s mouth. The traveling woman pulled out a smoke pipe and started cleaning it, and prepared some dried herbs.The half-elf continued unfazed.
-“The Lady is said to be as old as the forest, and its most ancient guardian, capable of taking the form of all the beasts who walk its depths. From the smallest insect to the most majestic dragon, she is one with each of these forms. If someone could teach our young wolf lady how to control her inner beast, it was the Lady.”
Race
Changeling
Class
Wildshaping Ranger 5(Variant)/Master of Many Forms 10/Nature’s Warrior 3/Warshaper 2
You are a ranger capable of Wildshaping like the druid. But you take that ability and crank it to eleven. You have more than ten uses per day, can change your form in the same use of wild shape, and can take nearly any form in the monster manual. This makes you a fantastic swiss army knife of a character, with a form for every situation, and by gaining the Extraordinary abilities of your forms, your toolset only expands even more. Take the form of a fly to spy on a conversation or the form of a friggin’ Dragon to fight virtually any enemy as two examples.
And they say only Tier 1 characters have a backpocket plan for any situation…
As the young nobleman and the white coat lady next to him sat in the temple of Sharess, he kept his eyes covered with his hands.
–“Why are the nuns here naked?” He asked, red as a tomato. The woman giving a small chuckle and shrugging.
–“I wouldn’t know, but apparently, the Canoness wanted to see us after that whole deal with the cult of Mammon in the sewers.”
The doors to the Canoness offices opened and the young man rushed inside to get out of view of the many nude women.
–“Welcome the two of you”. The elven woman within the chamber said with a gentle coo, the woman pulled her long elegant dress on.
“You will have to excuse me, our talk must be brief as I am to head out soon. I must assist a friend at St-Cuthbert’s temple.”
The young man let out a sigh of relief as she clothed herself.
–“You had something to talk about?” He asked. The woman looking over at him and let out a small laugh.
–“Why are you laughing?” Asked the woman in the white coat with a raised eyebrow. The Canoness smiled at her.
–“Well, let’s just say you two should talk once you are back at the inn, but yes, I had something to talk about concerning that infernal cult you two busted.”
Race
Elf
Class
Spellthief 5/Celebrant of Sharess 10/Cloaked Dancer 5
Ability Scores
Str 10/Dex 18/Con 12/Int 10/Wis 10/Cha 16
Skills
Diplomacy 7, Hide 5, Perform(Dance) 10, Sleight of Hand 5
Equipment
A pair of daggers
Goal
You can pounce and two weapons rage+sneak attack for completely absurd damage, while stealing spells. You are a great infiltrator and social character, with your Flirtation and Enchanting Dance abilities, your small but surprisingly strong spell list, you make a great party face and damage dealer.
Level
Class
HD
Feat
Special
1
Spellthief
7
Sacred Vow
Sneak Attack +1d6, Steal Spell (0 or 1st Level), Trapfinding
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