Epinephrine
2008-11-01, 08:12 AM
We've adapted the Wintergaunt PrC (from Frostburn) to be a fey-type aligned with the winter court, so the 9th level ability needs a change.
Normally the ability allows one to summon an Entombed; a CR10 undead. My DM has suggested as a replacement a pack of advanced Winter Wolves, with the idea that one is calling a miniture version of the hunt.
Does four 9-HD winter wolves (normally CR 5, adavnced for CR 6) sound reasonable as a replacement? Do they need anything else? I know that the CR tables says that four CR 6 enemies is equal to a CR10, but I'm not sure. Would you alter the stats on advanced wolves (give them the non-elite stat spread, or the elite stat spread) or will they be fine?
What feats would you select for a pack summoned to hunt your enemies?
At 9 HD they have 4 feats, one of which should remain Track, so that they can hunt foes.
I was looking at Combat Reflexes, Vexing Flanker, and Backstab or something as a way of getting the right tactical feel, surrounding a foe, getting lots of AoO off and flanking benefits, but any other suggestions on feats for them that suit the idea of wolves hunting their quarry are appreciated.
Thanks!
Normally the ability allows one to summon an Entombed; a CR10 undead. My DM has suggested as a replacement a pack of advanced Winter Wolves, with the idea that one is calling a miniture version of the hunt.
Does four 9-HD winter wolves (normally CR 5, adavnced for CR 6) sound reasonable as a replacement? Do they need anything else? I know that the CR tables says that four CR 6 enemies is equal to a CR10, but I'm not sure. Would you alter the stats on advanced wolves (give them the non-elite stat spread, or the elite stat spread) or will they be fine?
What feats would you select for a pack summoned to hunt your enemies?
At 9 HD they have 4 feats, one of which should remain Track, so that they can hunt foes.
I was looking at Combat Reflexes, Vexing Flanker, and Backstab or something as a way of getting the right tactical feel, surrounding a foe, getting lots of AoO off and flanking benefits, but any other suggestions on feats for them that suit the idea of wolves hunting their quarry are appreciated.
Thanks!