Reference Pages
Adversaries
Enemies & Stat Blocks
All the information required to run an adversary is contained in their stat block. An adversary's stat block includes their name, tier, type, description, motives & tactics, and mechanical statistics.
Stat Block Components
Name
Each stat block has a unique name. Abilities that affect adversaries with a certain name include all adversaries who use that stat block, regardless of their in-story name.
Tier
Each adversary is designed to oppose PCs of a certain tier. If you confront the party with an adversary from another tier, adjust their stats.
Description & Motives
A summary of the adversary's appearance and demeanor.
Motives & Tactics: Suggested impulses, actions and goals for the adversary.
Adversary Types
The adversary's type appears alongside their tier. An adversary's type represents the role they play in a conflict.
Bruisers
Tough; deliver powerful attacks.
Hordes
Groups of identical creatures acting together as a single unit.
Leaders
Command and summon other adversaries.
Minions
Easily dispatched but dangerous in numbers.
Ranged
Fragile in close encounters but deal high damage at range.
Skulks
Maneuver and exploit opportunities to ambush opponents.
Socials
Present challenges around conversation instead of combat.
Solos
Present a formidable challenge to a whole party, with or without support.
Standards
Representative of their fictional group.
Supports
Enhance their allies and disrupt their opponents.
Mechanical Statistics
Difficulty
The Difficulty of any roll made against the adversary, unless otherwise noted.
Damage Thresholds, Hit Points, and Stress
These systems function the same way they do for PCs. The numbers listed after "Threshold" are the adversary's Major and Severe Thresholds.
Attack Modifier & Standard Attack
Attack Modifier: When you attack with the adversary, apply this bonus or penalty to your attack roll.
Standard Attack: The adversary's basic attack with damage and any special properties.
Using Adversaries Effectively
Tactical Considerations
- • Use motives & tactics to guide behavior
- • Match adversary tier to party level
- • Combine different types for variety
- • Consider environmental factors
Narrative Integration
- • Base actions on character motivations
- • Use description to enhance atmosphere
- • Make each adversary memorable
- • Connect to larger story themes
Complete Adversary Collection
Adversary Stat Blocks
Complete collection of adversaries organized by tier, with full stat blocks, abilities, and tactical guidance
See complete adversary collections for Tiers 1-4 with detailed stat blocks and encounter building guidance