https://gswiki-archive.gs-game.uk/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Shan_rangerShan ranger - Revision history2026-11-12T02:01:17ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.41.1https://gswiki-archive.gs-game.uk/index.php?title=Shan_ranger&diff=13447&oldid=previmported>HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updating link following page move2025-07-30T13:55:40Z<p>Updating link following page move</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Creature start2 <!-- See Help:Creatures for full instructions on editing creature pages and copy/paste code. Copy/pasting code from an existing creature page may result in missing fields --><br />
| picture = shan_ranger.jpg<br />
| level = 42<!-- This will also be used at the end of the page in the Near level creature template --><br />
| family = Shan<!-- Add creature to family page list, which will be linked on preview/save --><br />
| type = Biped<!-- Creature body type --><br />
| otherclass = Living <!-- Other classification limited to corporeal undead, non-corporeal undead, elemental, extra planar, magical; insert otherclass2= for 2nd classification (up to 3) --><br />
| otherclass2 = <br />
| area = Foggy Valley<!-- For multiple areas, add area2, area3, area4 (through 8) fields if needed --><br />
| area2 = <br />
| area3 = <br />
| area4 = <br />
| area5 = <br />
| area6 = <br />
| area7 = <br />
| bcs = Yes <!-- All new creatures are BCS --><br />
| hitpoints = 240<br />
| roundtime = <!-- Creature speed --><br />
}}<br />
{{Creature attack attributes2 <!-- ALL WEAPONS, SPELLS AND COMBAT MANEUVERS WILL LINK AUTOMATICALLY. --><br />
| PA1 = Longsword<!-- Physical attacks insert up to PA10 and corresponding value/range up to PAJ --><br />
| PAA = 294<br />
| PA2 = <br />
| PAB = <br />
| PA3 = <br />
| PAC = <br />
| BT1 = Web (118)<!-- Bolt spells insert up to BT10 and corresponding value/range up to BTJ --><br />
| BTA = 276<br />
| WD1 = Wild Entropy (603)<!-- Warding spells insert up to WD10 and corresponding value/range up to WDJ --><br />
| WDA = 188<br />
| WD2 = Web (118)<br />
| WDB = 194<br />
| WD3 = <br />
| WDC = <br />
| OS1 = Phoen's Strength (606)<!-- Miscellaneous offensive spells (non-bolt and non-warding) insert up to OS10 --><br />
| OS2 = Spirit Strike (117)<br />
| OS3 = Spike Thorn (616)<br />
| OS4 = Tangleweed (610)<br />
| OS5 = Sounds (607)<br />
| OS6 = Call Swarm (615)<br />
| MN1 = <!-- Combat Maneuvers insert up to MN10 --><br />
| MN2 = <br />
| AB1 = <!-- Special abilities insert up to AB10, include creature maneuvers here, manually link if appropriate --><br />
| ABA = <!-- Special abilities right column, use respective corresponding right column as needed for misc info --><br />
}}<br />
{{Creature defense attributes2 <!-- Replace ? with value or range, but do not include when the creature is under the effects of disabling statuses (stun/knockdown/interference/curse/etc.) --><br />
| asg = 11<!-- Insert asg # and template will automatically convert to include type of armor --><br />
| IMM1 = <!-- add IMM2 (up to 15) for additional immunities --><br />
| Melee = <br />
| Ranged = <br />
| Bolt = <br />
| UDF = <br />
| BarTD = 135<br />
| CleTD = <br />
| EmpTD = <br />
| PalTD = <br />
| RanTD = 135 - 138<br />
| SorTD = 160<br />
| WizTD = <br />
| MjETD = <br />
| MnETD = 165<br />
| MjSTD = <br />
| MnSTD = 146<br />
| MnMTD = <br />
| DSP1 = Mobility (618)<!-- Defensive spells insert up to DSP15, they will automatically link --><br />
| DSP2 = Natural Colors (601)<br />
| DSP3 = Self Control (613)<br />
| DSP4 = Spirit Warding I (101)<br />
| DSP5 = Spirit Defense (103)<br />
| DSP6 = Spirit Warding II (107)<br />
| SDA1 = <!-- Special defensive abilities list insert up to SDA10, these will not link automatically --><br />
}}<br />
{{Creature treasure<br />
| coins = Yes<br />
| magic items = Yes<br />
| gems = Yes<br />
| boxes = Yes<br />
| other = [[Tiny golden seed]]<br />
[[Glowing violet mote of essence]]<br />
| skin = None<br />
}}<br />
{{Creature end}}<br />
<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>The shan ranger stands in a half-crouch, his long, knotty legs giving him that lanky, dangerous look of a wolf. Walking upright, the body covered with mottled grey fur and his long arms conclude in large, clawed hands with semi-opposable thumbs. The shan ranger's dog-like visage is fierce, with slavering jaws and eyes that glow like something out of a bad dream.</pre><br />
<br />
==Hunting strategies==<br />
For sorcerers, [[Dark Catalyst (719)]] is particularly effective against all the magical shans.<br />
==Other information==<br />
;[[Spirit Strike (117)]] +75 [[AS]] boost.<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A shan ranger swings a diamond-hilted longsword at you!<br />
AS: +329 vs DS: +418 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +35 = -13<br />
A clean miss.<br />
The guiding force leaves a shan ranger.</pre><br />
<br />
;[[Web (118)]] Warding<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>Cloudy wisps swirl about you.<br />
CS: +194 - TD: +374 + CvA: +4 + d100: +20 == -156<br />
Warded off!<br />
The wisps dissipate harmlessly into the air.</pre><br />
<br />
;Web (118) Bolt<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A shan ranger shoots strands of webbing at you!<br />
AS: +276 vs DS: +615 with AvD: +43 + d100 roll: +91 = -205<br />
A clean miss.</pre><br />
<br />
;[[Wild Entropy (603)]]<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A shan ranger nods at you!<br />
Dusty, discolored flecks bloom on your skin and ripen the air with the redolence of decay.<br />
CS: +188 - TD: +399 + CvA: +4 + d100: +40 == -167<br />
Warded off!<br />
The flecks disappear and the scent dissipates without further incident.</pre><br />
<br />
;[[Sounds (607)]]<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A shan ranger nods at you!<br />
You feel no effect from the sounds.</pre><br />
<br />
;[[Tangleweed (610)]]<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A shan ranger nods at you!<br />
A long thorny vine suddenly sprouts from the ground and begins to thrash about violently!<br />
[SMR result: -110 (Open d100: 64)]<br />
The long thorny vine lashes out at you, but is unable to grasp you.</pre><br />
<br />
;[[Call Swarm (615)]]<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A shan ranger nods at you!<br />
A faint buzzing sound fills the area for a moment, then quickly fades away.</pre><br />
<br />
;[[Spike Thorn (616)]]<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A shan ranger nods at you!<br />
Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath your feet!<br />
For some reason, you feel extremely lucky.<br />
[SMR result: -245 (Open d100: -64)]<br />
You manage to jump out of the way!</pre><br />
<br />
;[[Hurl]] Weapon<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A shan ranger throws a diamond-hilted longsword at you!<br />
AS: +144 vs DS: +580 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +9 = -386<br />
A clean miss.</pre><br />
<br />
;Self cast spell messaging (nods slowly)<br />
<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A shan ranger nods slowly!<br />
A light blue glow surrounds a shan ranger.<br />
A shan ranger nods slowly!<br />
An invisible force guides a shan ranger.</pre><br />
<br />
{{Nearlevel<br />
|levelm2 = 40<br />
|levelm1 = 41<br />
|level = 42<br />
|levelp1 = 43<br />
|levelp2 = 44<br />
}}</div>imported>HOST-GSKEBECHET