Sanzuwu

Level 15
Creature· beastUncommonTinyLegacy
AC
36
HP
295
Speed
25 ft.
Perception
+26
Fort
+26
Ref
+29
Will
+23
Immunities fire, light
Weaknesses cold 15
Languages common
Senses greater-darkvision
Skills acrobatics +30, athletics +27, diplomacy +25
Other Speeds fly 60 ft.
Recall Knowledge DC 36 (nature)

Attacks

Melee Beak +30 (finesse, fire, magical, unarmed), Damage 3d6+14 piercing plus 3d6 fire
Melee Talon +30 (agile, finesse, fire, magical, unarmed), Damage 3d4+14 piercing plus 3d6 fire

Abilities

Greater Darkvisioninteraction
Golden Sun

10 feet. A golden aura envelopes the sanzuwu, protecting them from weak magic. Any non-cold spells of 3rd level or lower burn away and are ineffective. A sanzuwu can deactivate or activate the golden aura as a free action with the concentrate trait.

Scorching Gaze

Trigger A creature within 30 feet targets the sanzuwu or one of their allies with a weapon attack


Effect The sanzuwu focuses their gaze on the triggering creature's weapon, heating it to a burning temperature for an instant. The creature takes 4d8 fire damage unless the creature Releases the weapon as a free action.

Fiery Transformation◆◆

The sanzuwu transforms into an enormous bird made of flame. As the sanzuwu begins their transformation, creatures within a 10-foot area take 6d8 fire damage (DC 33 reflex save). While in their flame form, the sanzuwu gains the effects of 4th-rank Enlarge. They can use Fiery Transformation again to revert back to their standard form.

Radiant Blast◆◆

The sanzuwu opens their mouth to produce a bead of burning energy, hurling it a point within 200 feet. The bead detonates, dealing 7d8 fire 4d10 sonic to all creatures in a 30-foot area (DC 33 reflex save). Creatures that critically fail become Blinded for 1 round. The sanzuwu can't use Radiant Blast again for .

Scorch Earth◆◆

Requirements The sanzuwu is standing on the ground


Effect The sanzuwu Strides. A 6th-rank Wall of Fire appears in all the spaces the sanzuwu left during this movement, lasting for 1 round. The sanzuwu can't use Scorch Earth again for .

Transfixing Sunbeam◆◆

Requirements The sanzuwu is in their fiery form


Effect The sanzuwu spreads their wings, emitting a bright cascade of light in a 30-foot area. Creatures in the cone must attempt a DC 33 fortitude save.

Success The creature is unaffected.

Failure The creature is Stunned 1.

Critical Failure The creature is Stunned 2.

Those who feast on the sun are said to carry its power within them. Sanzuwus are small crows with red plumage and dark throats. According to legend, they stole their burning power from the sun and now fly across the sky as blinding streaks of fire. When they land on the earth, it ignites around them, causing unbound destruction. A handful of people worship these radiant birds and inscribe their three-legged visage on coins, items, and weapons.