Hand_of_Vecna
2016-09-13, 08:26 PM
I'm considering playing a Kyton via a favorable class progression. I'd like some opinions, experiences, ideas of what they can pull off with Chain Dance. Both RAW and ya that would fly at my table are welcome. They seem to be in a When you only have a hammer . . . situation.
A chain devil’s most awesome attack is its ability to control up to four chains within 20 feet as a standard action, making the chains dance or move as it wishes. In addition, a chain devil can increase these chains’ length by up to 15 feet and cause them to sprout razor-edged barbs. These chains attack as effectively as the devil itself. If a chain is in another creature’s possession, the creature can attempt a DC 15 Will save to break the chain devil’s power over that chain. If the save is successful, the kyton cannot attempt to control that particular chain again for 24 hours or until the chain leaves the creature’s possession. The save DC is Charisma-based.
A chain devil can climb chains it controls at its normal speed without making Climb checks.
1. Can a controlled chain extend out of their field of control?
2. Can dancing chains hover in mid air or do they have to move in a snake like fashion with most of their mass on the ground, like a tentacle anchored to the ground in a single spot? If it can't levitate can it climb walls?
3. Can chains carry the Kyton if they aren't used to attack?
4. Can they quickly construct things from chains? Off the top of my head; animated torture rack, a three rope bridge, hammock?
5. How fast can they raise and lower a ships anchor?
6. Can they quickly dispatch minions wearing chain colars?
7. What cool ideas do you have that you think should work?
A chain devil’s most awesome attack is its ability to control up to four chains within 20 feet as a standard action, making the chains dance or move as it wishes. In addition, a chain devil can increase these chains’ length by up to 15 feet and cause them to sprout razor-edged barbs. These chains attack as effectively as the devil itself. If a chain is in another creature’s possession, the creature can attempt a DC 15 Will save to break the chain devil’s power over that chain. If the save is successful, the kyton cannot attempt to control that particular chain again for 24 hours or until the chain leaves the creature’s possession. The save DC is Charisma-based.
A chain devil can climb chains it controls at its normal speed without making Climb checks.
1. Can a controlled chain extend out of their field of control?
2. Can dancing chains hover in mid air or do they have to move in a snake like fashion with most of their mass on the ground, like a tentacle anchored to the ground in a single spot? If it can't levitate can it climb walls?
3. Can chains carry the Kyton if they aren't used to attack?
4. Can they quickly construct things from chains? Off the top of my head; animated torture rack, a three rope bridge, hammock?
5. How fast can they raise and lower a ships anchor?
6. Can they quickly dispatch minions wearing chain colars?
7. What cool ideas do you have that you think should work?