Size:
Type:
± Undead
Form:
Temper:
# App:
± 1
Lair:
Diet:
Combat Dice:
± 0
Hit Points:
± 0
Attack Rank:
± 0
Passive Defense:
± 0
Active Defense:
Damage Reduction:
± 0
Role:
Ground:
± 30'
Climb/Arboreal:
Flight:
Swim:
Benthic:
Burrow:
Ethereal:
Actions/Abilities/Traits: Basic Fantasy
Actions/Abilities/Traits: Basic Fantasy
Offense
1 eye beam
Circumstance: Combat
1 eye beam
Special
Strength Bonus
+3 on damage die rolls; this is in addition to the magic bonus of the knight's sword.
Special
Grim Visage
Creatures of 5 HD or less that look upon the knight's grim visage must make a save vs. Spells or be shaken for the duration of the encounter, taking a -2 penalty on attack rolls and Armor Class.
Special
Spell Reflection
75% chance to reflect any harmful spell that targets it, with reflected spells being targeted back at the caster.
Special
Detect Magic
Can cast detect magic at will.
Special
Detect Invisible
Can cast detect invisibile at will.
Special
Fireball
Can cast fireball 3 times per day as a 10th level Magic-user.
Special
Wall of Fire
Can cast wall of fire 3 times per day as a 10th level Magic-user.
Special
Damage Resistance
Only takes half damage from non-magical weapons.
Special
Undead Immunities
Immune to sleep, charm, and hold magic. Cannot be Turned by a Cleric.
Special
Honorable Combat
Will never ambush an enemy or attack from behind, and will refuse to attack until an enemy has readied their weapon. Occasionally shows mercy to honorable opponents and individuals who remind it of people it knew in life.
Environments
any
A cursed heroic warrior transformed into an undead skeleton with burning coal eyes, retaining its honor and combat prowess
A Black Knight was once a heroic warrior, but has been cursed by the gods for committing some unforgivable crime such as murdering a loved one or betraying a close friend for selfish purposes. It resembles a charred skeleton with burning coals in place of eyes. A black knight is dressed in the same armor it wore in life, which appears to have been blackened by fire. It will sometimes don tattered cloaks with deep hoods to disguise its appearance. It is sometimes served by other undead who act as retainers and aides. A black knight's voice is chilling and echoes hollowly. It speaks the languages it knew in life.
A black knight is as capable a fighter in death as it was in life, and retains the honor and pride that it once held. A black knight will never ambush an enemy or attack from behind, and will refuse to attack until an enemy has readied their weapon. It occasionally shows mercy to honorable opponents and individuals who remind it of people it knew in life.
Black knights are very strong, having a Strength bonus of +3 on damage die rolls; this is in addition to the magic bonus of the knight's sword, as given below.
A black knight will be found wielding a magic sword 80% of t
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
Actions/Abilities/Traits: Basic Fantasy
A cursed heroic warrior transformed into an undead skeleton with burning coal eyes, retaining its honor and combat prowess
A Black Knight was once a heroic warrior, but has been cursed by the gods for committing some unforgivable crime such as murdering a loved one or betraying a close friend for selfish purposes. It resembles a charred skeleton with burning coals in place of eyes. A black knight is dressed in the same armor it wore in life, which appears to have been blackened by fire. It will sometimes don tattered cloaks with deep hoods to disguise its appearance. It is sometimes served by other undead who act as retainers and aides. A black knight's voice is chilling and echoes hollowly. It speaks the languages it knew in life.
A black knight is as capable a fighter in death as it was in life, and retains the honor and pride that it once held. A black knight will never ambush an enemy or attack from behind, and will refuse to attack until an enemy has readied their weapon. It occasionally shows mercy to honorable opponents and individuals who remind it of people it knew in life.
Black knights are very strong, having a Strength bonus of +3 on damage die rolls; this is in addition to the magic bonus of the knight's sword, as given below.
A black knight will be found wielding a magic sword 80% of t
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
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