New Posts For Thread: Higher level mobs as solo encounters for lower level characters?http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29600373/Higher_level_mobs_as_solo_encounters_for_lower_level_charactersHi all, Merry Christmas! I was wondering at what level disparity could I use a brute (or any other non-solo mob type) as a solo challenge for my players? Is there a rule of thumb to follow? The example I had specifically in mind is a level 9 brAC for brutes has in fact stayed the same; it's 2 below the majority of roles (4 below soldier, and same as artillery). No one in this thread has claimed that they have tanked accuracy, but yes, it has been improved. Fun fact I guess.http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29600373/Higher_level_mobs_as_solo_encounters_for_lower_level_characters?post_id=527527701#527527701AC for brutes has in fact stayed the same; it's 2 below the majority of roles (4 below soldier, and same as artillery). No one in this thread has claimed that they have tanked accuracy, but yes, it has been improved. Fun fact I guess.Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:32:18 -0600Since MM3, brutes no longer have tanked AC or accuracy.http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29600373/Higher_level_mobs_as_solo_encounters_for_lower_level_characters?post_id=527524573#527524573Since MM3, brutes no longer have tanked AC or accuracy.Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:09:47 -0600For a brute, hitting NADS will be more of an issue than hitting AC. An average brute is at -2 to AC compared to a tyical monster of the same level, but NADS are on a par. However, in spite of this and the concerns above regarding an encounter thathttp://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29600373/Higher_level_mobs_as_solo_encounters_for_lower_level_characters?post_id=527518289#527518289For a brute, hitting NADS will be more of an issue than hitting AC. An average brute is at -2 to AC compared to a tyical monster of the same level, but NADS are on a par. However, in spite of this and the concerns above regarding an encounter thatThu, 27 Dec 2012 06:17:54 -0600I wouldn't recommend using a higher level brute as a solo just because of the high HP. The PCs will miss more than usual due to the high defenses and combat can really start to drag if you're trying to knock down a brute but aren't hitting often enohttp://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29600373/Higher_level_mobs_as_solo_encounters_for_lower_level_characters?post_id=527503151#527503151I wouldn't recommend using a higher level brute as a solo just because of the high HP. The PCs will miss more than usual due to the high defenses and combat can really start to drag if you're trying to knock down a brute but aren't hitting often enoWed, 26 Dec 2012 11:52:10 -0600I do this on accasion, works fine. I usually just go with a hard leveled monster, ie one four levels higher than the party. If one isn't enough, like if they still manage to kill it in a round or two, I'll throw in a second or third monster of thehttp://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29600373/Higher_level_mobs_as_solo_encounters_for_lower_level_characters?post_id=527492363#527492363I do this on accasion, works fine. I usually just go with a hard leveled monster, ie one four levels higher than the party. If one isn't enough, like if they still manage to kill it in a round or two, I'll throw in a second or third monster of theTue, 25 Dec 2012 21:08:25 -0600