Dev Diary #1¶
Welcome to the first official Dev Diary for Foe Foundry! We launched just two weeks ago (see the announcement), and a lot has already happened. I’ll be sharing these updates roughly every two weeks.
Recent Features¶
Re-Roll Monsters¶
You can now re-roll statblocks! This is your first peek into how the Monster Generator works by combining handcrafted powers into fresh, unique monsters. A full editor is in progress, but for now, you can re-roll and get a new twist instantly.
Try it out here!
Orc Hardened One
Summoned with Foe FoundrySmall Humanoid (Orc)
AC 18 (Plate Armor) Initiative +2 (12)
HP 45 (7d6 + 21)
Speed 30 ft.
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Str | 18 | +4 | +4 |
| Dex | 14 | +2 | +2 |
| Con | 16 | +3 | +3 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Int | 12 | +1 | +1 |
| Wis | 11 | +0 | +0 |
| Cha | 12 | +1 | +1 |
Skills Intimidation +3
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Orc
CR 2 (450 XP; PB +2)
Traits
Savage Momentum. When the orc moves at least 20 ft in a straight line before hitting an enemy with a melee attack, it can choose to either knock the creature Prone or knock the creature back 10 feet.
Actions
Multiattack. The orc makes two Wicked Greataxe or Javelin attacks. It may replace one attack with a use of its Challenge.
Wicked Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit 10 (1d12 + 4) slashing damage.
Javelin. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/120ft., one target. Hit 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Challenge. The orc challenges another creature within 30 feet to the duel. The duel concludes when one of the targets is reduced to 0 hit points, is incapacitated, or dies. Any creature not part of the duel has disadvantage on attack rolls against the orc and the orc has advantage on any saves against effects or abilities caused by any creature not in the duel. The orc may only have one active duel at a time.
Bonus Actions
Bloodrage Dash (1/day). The orc uses Dash as a bonus action and moves directly towards an enemy. The next attack it makes this turn is made with advantage.
Reactions
Protection. When an ally within 5 feet is targeted by an attack or spell, the orc can make themselves the intended target of the attack or spell instead.
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New Monsters¶
Several flavorful statblocks and monster families have been added since launch:
- Orcs - Bloodrage-Fueled Ancestral Warriors
- Goblins - Chaotic tricksters, pillagers, and endless nuisances
- Rivals - create rival adventuring parties to spice up your game
- Villains - summon memorable villains for your campaign
Check out this Orc Bloodrite Shaman as an example:
Orc Bloodrite Shaman
Summoned with Foe FoundrySmall Humanoid (Orc)
AC 14 (Arcane Armor) Initiative +1 (11)
HP 44 (8d6 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Str | 10 | +0 | +0 |
| Dex | 13 | +1 | +1 |
| Con | 14 | +2 | +4 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Int | 14 | +2 | +2 |
| Wis | 16 | +3 | +5 |
| Cha | 10 | +0 | +0 |
Skills Intimidation +2
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Orc
CR 2 (450 XP; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The orc makes two Thunder Shock attacks.
Thunder Shock. Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 30ft., one target. Hit 10 (2d6 + 3) lightning damage.
Spellcasting. The orc casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
1/day each: EntangleȻ, Faerie FireȻ, Bestow Cursec, Sleet Stormc
Bonus Actions
Windfury Totem (1/day). The orc creates a Windfury Totem Token (AC/DC 10, 3 Charges) in an unoccupied space within 5 feet. Friendly creatures in a 30 foot emanation gain an extra attack.
Reactions
Quick Draw (1/day). On initiative count 20, the orc may make one ranged attack.
Overwatch (Recharge 4-6). When a hostile creature within 30 feet of the orc moves and the orc can see that movement, it can make a ranged attack against the target.
Other Articles¶
What's Next?¶
I'm hard at work on the Generator that will allow you to edit monsters by adding powers, removing powers, and smashing two monsters together. Want to create a weird aberrant mind-flayer infested Ogre? When the generator is done, you'll be able to with a couple of clicks
This feature will mark the transition from Alpha to Beta, and I can’t wait to share more.
I can’t wait to see what you build with Foe Foundry — and I’d love your feedback as the project grows.
Thanks for reading, and thanks for playing.
– Cordialgerm