Strike from the shadows with this dynamic Oni assassin, caught in a mid-air leap with twin kukri blades ready to strike. Featuring a traditional Hannya mask, bulging musculature, and massive prayer beads, this Large-scale miniature is the ultimate blend of martial prowess and supernatural terror.
A demonic assassin or monk pouncing from a high point to strike an unsuspecting foe with dual blades.
An elite assassin, a mid-dungeon mini-boss, or a high-level supernatural martial artist.
Artist: Cast n Play
Type: HERO, MONSTER
Pose: Dynamic leaping martial arts stance
Action: Leaping
Mood: fierce
Action Category: Moving
Genre: Fantasy, Wuxia/Eastern, Horror
Suitable Locations: shinto shrine, bamboo forest, mountain monastery, shadowy rooftops, underground yakuza hideout, misty graveyard, imperial palace gardens, dilapidated pagoda
Encounter Scenarios: a high-ranking assassin sent to eliminate the party, a guardian of a sacred mountain pass, a rogue monk who has embraced demonic power, a boss monster in a dungeon crawl through an ancient tomb
Power Level: Hard (score 58/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): Excellent as an Oni, Ogre Mage, or a Way of Shadow/Kensei Monk.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): Fits well as a Tiefling or a monstrous adversary from the Tian Xia region.; Legend of the Five Rings (perfect): Matches the aesthetic of a Shadowlands-corrupted warrior or a Tainted monk.; Malifaux (good): Fits the Ten Thunders faction aesthetic perfectly.; Frostgrave (usable): Could serve as an exotic Barbarian or Thug.
Race: Oni, Sex: Male, Build: Muscular, Size: Large, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Half-Oni Tiefling, Hobgoblin, Human wearing a mask
Distinguishing Features: Oni mask face, Frontal horns, Fangs, Massive ponytail, Pointed ears (mask), Bulging musculature
Weapons: Kukri: Large, forward-curving heavy blades with a notch near the hilt.
Armor: bracers (hardened leather or metal, forearms); vambraces (hardened leather or metal, lower shins/ankles)
Clothing: pants, waist sash
Equipment: Prayer beads
Accessories: Hair tie
Character Classes: Monk (high%), Rogue (Assassin) (high%), Barbarian (medium%)
NPC Role: Elite Assassin or Temple Guardian
Creature: Oni (Humanoid), Size: Large
Body: Powerful, hyper-muscular humanoid with two arms and two legs. Head features two small horns and a monstrous face.
Also known as: Ogre Mage, Hannya Demon, Rakshasa (variant)
Related creatures: Ogres, Goblins, Tengu, Eastern Dragons
Distinctive Features: Massive upward-flowing hair, Oni-mask face, Leaping pose
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: Bite, description: Demonic fangs visible in the mouth., position: mouth, type_ja: 噛みつき, description_ja: 口内に見える悪魔の牙。, position_ja: 口, type: Kukri daggers, description: Heavy, single-edged blades with forward curves., position: one in each hand
Defensive Features: Thick, muscular hide
Mount: none, Size: none
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Intimidating / Imposing, Savage / Feral, Anime / Manga-style
Cultural Aesthetic: East Asian — Japanese
Hairstyle: Ponytail, Flowing/Windswept
Similar to characters: Akuma (Street Fighter), Oni Genji (Overwatch), Hannya Demon, Street Fighter - Akuma, Inuyasha-style demons
Miniature Dimensions: 44.1mm H x 33.4mm W x 29.9mm D (base: 50.0mm)
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