This is a Horde style NPC so it is considered 1 single NPC even though it consists of 10-12 orcs. As far as tactics go they don't really use much. They just charge in and do as much damage as possible as fast as they can. If a single PC is giving them a lot of trouble they may focus on them but other than that they are chaotic, not very smart combatants.
Use as one of many different Orc Grunt Swarms. They can serve as the first wave of an army or raid. Since each NPC counts as 1 but represents 10, you can easily use these to attack the PCs with "50 orcs" without having to actually control 50 individual NPCs, instead just 5. This is easier, faster, and better way to handle mass combat. Even though there are "10 per" they are only Grunt NPCs so they die easily. This can be part of a great Encounter where the PCs just mow through bad guys.
These Orc Grunt Swarms can be used as random encounters. They can easily make up a patrol, small raiding party, or other group that the PCs can just happen upon. Toss in a giant as a leader and you are good to go. Though one isn't needed to use them.
These orc swarms are not made up of the smarted of the orcs, which is saying a lot. So if the PCs see them before they are spotted they can easily draw them into traps. They are easy to scout because they are loud and not real observant. Even in battle they can be goaded into acting how the PC might want them too.
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NPC Auto Assigned Bonuses
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Orc Grunt Swarm's Auto Assigned Bonuses
Auto Bonuses
Yes
Auto Value
6
The bonus is automatically added to the NPC's Attack, Damage, Defenses, and Healing. The Character Tier of the NPC is also added to Speed.
Orc Grunt Swarm's Assets
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Orc Grunt Swarm's Equipped Items
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Orc Grunt Swarm's Unequipped Items
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Orc Grunt Swarm's Power Pools
At Will Powers
Offensive Combatant
Power Cap
64
Points Left
11
Signature Powers
Offensive Combatant
Total Points
414
Power Cap
129
Points Left
307
Unmodified Powers are listed on this page. Errors for Powers will also be displayed.
Orc Grunt Swarm's At Will Powers
Base Power AOE Target Close Damage
This is a template for a close range AOE Damaging Power. Add it and then edit the name and description to fit your creation.
2d6 DamageTarget: AOE (5x5) Range: 1 Space Duration: Instant
Aggression: Offensive | Discipline: Combatant and Mystic | Use In: BT Cost: 53
Orc Grunt Swarm's Basic Attack & Combat Maneuvers
Basic Attack
This is a basic attack. Either Body Attack versus Body Defense or Mind Attack versus Mind Defense. This would be the Power used for attacks that the character does not have a specific Power for. Examples might be throwing an object or grabbing some object and attacking with it. This Power is the stand in for all such actions.
Aggression: Offensive | Discipline: Combatant and Mystic | Use In: BT
Exploit Weakness
You attempt to find a weakness in the target. Roll a Mind Attack versus Mind Defense. On a successful Attack the target will suffer a penalty to Defenses for a round due to exposing a weaknesses.
Aggression: Offensive | Discipline: Mystic | Use In: BT
Head Games
You attempt to mess with your target's head. Roll Spirit Attack against Spirit Defense.
On a successful Attack, you can dictate who the target must attack. If they fail to attack the Head Games target, then they suffer an Attack penalty.
Aggression: Offensive | Discipline: Generalist | Use In: BT
Knock Around
You attempt to move a target. Roll Body Attack versus Body Defense. On a successful Attack, you are able to move the target. Size differences can modify the amount moved.
Aggression: Offensive | Discipline: Combatant | Use In: BT
Reckless Offense
Use this to recklessly attack in combat. This grants both bonuses and penalties for a round. At anytime during this Combat Maneuver an At-Will Power can be used.
Aggression: Defensive | Discipline: All | Use In: BT
Parley
Attempts to calm down the conflict by moving from Battle Time to Turn time. Body, Mind, or Spirit attacks can be used against the corrisponding Defenses. Read Combat Maneuver Rules for more information.
Power Error Note: It is OK if an NPC has errors on their Powers. NPC’s can have a mix of Powers. However, if there are more Powers with errors then don’t have errors; GMs should consider adjusting the NPC. The Archetype, Focus, or Traits should be changed to better suit the Powers they have.
Orc Grunt Swarm's Level One Choices
Traits
Body
9
Mind
7
Spirit
5
Rank
Grunt
Difficulty
0
Group Size
3
Auto Gear
Yes
NPC Bonus
6
Character Type
Archetype
Combatant
Style
Aggressor
Focus
Focused
Skill 1
Athletics
Skill 2
Perception
Disciplines
Signature
Offensive Combatant
Range Tactics
Close
Target Tactics
Both
Level One Notes
This swarm of nearly a dozen orcs is in a frenzy and looking for blood. They attack and work together as a group.
Tags
Aggressor, Close Range, Combatant, Damage Increase, Fantasy, Focused, Grunt, Horde, Medieval, Orc, Stone Age
Orc Grunt Swarm's Skill Point Distribution
Athletics
6
Crafting
0
Nature
0
Perception
6
Religion
0
Scholar
0
Social
0
Subterfuge
0
Orc Grunt Swarm's Specialty Choices
Level Gained
Specialty and Description
13
Greater Damage Increase
'Add 20 Damage to all offensive Powers that Damage Hit Points.
Orc Grunt Swarm's Cheater Stuff
Name and Description
Modification
Amount
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