This Ranged Skeleton brings heavy fire to the undead ranks, wielding an oversized stirrup-loaded crossbow. Featuring asymmetrical plate armor, a classic kettle helmet, and a menacing open-jawed snarl, this detailed mini is perfect for representing a seasoned skeletal soldier in any dungeon crawl or wargame.
An undead sentry braces itself to loose a heavy bolt at an intruder entering its tomb.
Rank-and-file ranged support for undead encounters or a low-level dungeon guard.
Artist: Cast n Play
Type: MONSTER, HERO
Pose: Braced, semi-crouched combat stance with a two-handed weapon held ready.
Action: Attacking
Mood: menacing
Action Category: Combat - Ranged
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Suitable Locations: Ancient crypt beneath a ruined cathedral, Shadowy ramparts of a necromancer's fortress, Overgrown graveyard on a moonless night, Dusty hallway of a long-forgotten dungeon, Fungal cavern inhabited by a lich
Encounter Scenarios: Ambush from a high ledge during a dungeon crawl (minion), Guardian of a specific treasure chest or doorway (enemy), Part of an undead army raised by a villain (minion)
Power Level: Easy (score 18/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): ; Pathfinder (perfect): ; Mork Borg (perfect): ; Frostgrave (perfect): ; Warhammer Age of Sigmar (good):
Race: Skeleton (Undead Human), Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Skeletal, Size: Medium, Age: Ageless/Undead, Style: Stylized Realistic
Distinguishing Features: Exposed ribcage, Empty eye sockets, Hinged jaw open in a silent snarl, Missing right foot skin/boot (bare bone foot), Left foot wears a leather boot
Weapons: heavy crossbow: Large wooden stock with a thick bow limb and a heavy metal bolt tip visible at the front.; bolts: A bundle of arrows or bolts with feathered fletching stored in a back-slung quiver.
Armor: helmet (metal, head); pauldron (plate metal, right shoulder); tassets (segmented plate, left hip/upper thigh)
Clothing: tattered tunic, hood
Equipment: quiver
Accessories: belts
Character Classes: Fighter (Archer) (high%), Ranger (medium%), Undead Soldier (high%)
NPC Role: Undead Archer / Sentry
Creature: Skeleton Archer (Undead), Size: Medium
Body: Standard humanoid skeleton. Ribcage is hollow and visible through the clothing. Jaw is agape.
Also known as: Skeletal Crossbowman, Undead Sentry, Wight Sniper
Related creatures: Zombie, Ghoul, Wraith
Distinctive Features: Asymmetrical armor (only one shoulder/hip protected), Missing right-side boot, Heavy, oversized crossbow relative to its thin frame
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: heavy crossbow, description: Powerful mechanical ranged weapon capable of high piercing damage., position: held in both hands
Defensive Features: Undead nature (resistance to cold/poison), Partial plate armor, Helmet
Aesthetic: Creepy / Unsettling, Grimdark, Cool / Badass, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval, Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: Skeletal/No Hair
Similar to characters: Army of Darkness Skeleton Archer, Dark Souls Hollow Crossbowman, Skyrim Draugr Archer, Diablo Skeleton Marksman, Medievil Skeleton Guard
Miniature Dimensions: 35.6mm H x 34.1mm W x 28.5mm D (base: 50.0mm)
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