Forged by an unknown artificer known only as The First Smith, Aegis Prime was said to be the prototype from which all Arcane Armor was inspired. The armor constantly shifts with faint mechanical clicks, tiny runes glowing beneath its plates as though it is forever improving itself.
The armor counts as your Arcane Armor, even if it normally couldn't be infused.
Living Workshop
Whenever you finish a Long Rest, choose one of the following modules. The choice lasts until your next Long Rest.
Bastion Module (Guardian)
- Your Thunder Gauntlets deal an additional 1d6 thunder damage.
- Whenever a creature you hit attacks someone other than you before your next turn, it takes Force damage equal to your Intelligence modifier.
- As a bonus action, you may grant yourself temporary hit points equal to twice your Artificer level.
- Can be used once per Short Rest.
Vanguard Module (Infiltrator)
- Your Lightning Launcher deals an additional 1d6 lightning damage once per turn.
- Your walking speed increases by 15 feet.
- Opportunity attacks against you are made with disadvantage.
- You gain advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks
Prototype Shielding
When you fail a saving throw, you can choose to succeed instead. Once used, this property can't be used again until you finish a Long Rest.
Arc Reactor Surge
Once per Long Rest, as a Bonus Action, your armor enters Overdrive for 1 minute.
While in Overdrive.
- You gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed.
- Your weapon attacks deal an additional 1d8 Force damage.
- You gain resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks.
- You may use your reaction each round to reduce damage dealt to an ally within 30 feet by 2d10 + Intelligence modifier.
The armor glows with brilliant blue arcane energy while Overdrive is active.
Sentience:
Aegis Prime can be run as a sentient artifact.
- Intelligence: 16
- Wisdom: 14
- Charisma: 18
- Speaks Common, Dwarvish, and understands every language its attuned wearer knows.
- Personality: Calm, analytical, and endlessly curious. It constantly seeks better solutions and encourages invention over destruction.
It frequently asks questions like:
"Could this encounter have been solved more elegantly?"
or
"Your efficiency has improved by 12.8%."
Plate consists of shaped, interlocking metal plates to cover the entire body. A suit of plate includes gauntlets, heavy leather boots, a visored helmet, and thick layers of padding underneath the armor. Buckles and straps distribute the weight over the body.
Notes: Artificer, Str. 15 Required, Stealth Disadvantage
Comments