Minotaur Blood-iron Berserker
This elder minotaur is covered in scars and tattoos, each of
which tell a journey of battle and triumph. The minotaur's
horns are chipped but sturdy, and adorned with heavy iron
bands. Bulging muscles ripple threateningly as it seems to
ready itself for battle eagerly.
Born in Blood and Battle
Blood-iron Berserkers are made in two ways, the first is
through tradition. When there is almost enough blood
collected to craft a Blood-iron weapon, games are held. These
games are bloodsports that test champions and create
legends. The games provide the remaining blood for the
weapon and the victor claims it as their prize.
The second method is through inheritance. When a Blood-
iron Berserker falls on the battlefield one of his tribe may lay
claim to his weapon and gain the title of Blood-iron
Berserker, although he must first kill an enemy with the
Blood-iron blade to truly prove himself worthy.
Blood-iron Weapon
Weapon (any) , very rare (requires attunement by blood)
Blood-iron weapons are a dull grey with a maroon tint, carved
with runes associated with necromantic magic. Attuning to
such a weapon requires a blood bond to the material that
makes it. Blood bonds can be literal family members, or
figurative brothers-in-arms such as a tribe or warband in
which blood oathes are sworn.
Minotaur Blood-iron
Berserker
Large monstrosity, chaotic evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armour)
Hit Points 171 (18d10 + 72)
Speed 45 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
22 (+6) 12 (+1) 18 (+4) 6 (-2) 16 (+3) 9 (-1)
Skills Athletics +10, Perception +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Abyssal
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Charge. If the minotaur moves at least 10 feet straight
toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on
the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8)
piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must
succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be
pushed up to 10 feet away and knocked prone.
Labyrinthine Recall. The minotaur can perfectly recall
any path it has traveled.
You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with
this magic weapon. While raging, when you roll a 1 or 2 on a
damage die for an attack with this weapon, you can reroll the
die and must use the new roll, even if the new roll is a 1or a 2.
Also while raging you can take the Dodge action as a bonus
action. The voices of your ancestors warn you of danger and
teach you of battle. Critical hits with this weapon
exsanguinate the target, dealing an extra 1d4 necrotic
damage.
Blood-iron Weapons
Blood iron is a metal made by drawing out the
natural iron content in a creature's blood and
coalescing it into metal ingots. This is usually done
by a Shaman or Witch Doctor but some tribes also
train talented Bloodsmiths. Blood-iron ingots are a
dull grey with a maroon tint.
The blood usually comes from battles, ritual
bloodletting and bloodsports. Bodies are drained of
their blood when prepared for their funeral rites so
their essence can strengthen the tribe beyond
death. It is said that when a worthy wielder of a
blood-iron weapon enters a battle rage the weapon
truly comes alive.
Rage (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus
action, the minotaur can enter a rage at the start of its
turn. The rage lasts for 1 minute or until the minotaur
is incapacitated. While raging, the minotaur gains the
following benefits:
The minotaur has advantage on Strength checks and
Strength saving throws.
When it makes a melee weapon attack, the minotaur
gains a +3 bonus to the damage roll.
The minotaur has resistance to bludgeoning,
piercing, and slashing damage.
Reckless. At the start of its turn, the minotaur can gain
advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls it makes
during that turn, but attack rolls against it have
advantage until the start of its next turn.
Actions
Multiattack. The minotaur makes three melee attacks.
Blood-Iron Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (1d12 + 7) slashing
damage.
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) piercing damage.
Reactions
Blood Fury. In response to being hit by a melee attack
while raging, the minotaur can make one melee
weapon attack with advantage against the attacker.
Created by
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