The Abomination is a front-line shapeshifter who starts in human form and uses Transform (a free action, twice per battle) to become a beast. Beast form deals real damage but costs him 6 stress at the start of every turn and stresses the party when he transforms. He reverts to human at battle end or if afflicted.
Role and difficulty
Front line, hard. He covers two roles — a defensive, stress-healing human and a bestial damage dealer — but only one at a time, and the beast form’s stress tax needs a sustain partner.
Skill kit — Human Form
| Skill | Type | Ranks | Key numbers / effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transform | Self | — | Free action, 2 / battle. +8 stress to allies, +1 SPD (4 rds), +20% Blight Resist, +10% DMG (3 rds), heal 5 HP, → Beast |
| Manacles | Ranged | 1–2 | ACC 95, Stun 90% base, DMG −60% |
| Beast’s Bile | Ranged | 1–2 | ACC 95, Blight 100% (2/rd, 3 rds), −20% Blight Resist, DMG −90% |
| Absolution | Self | — | Stress −7 |
Skill kit — Beast Form
| Skill | Type | Ranks | Key numbers / effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transform | Self | — | Free action, 2 / battle. −2 stress to allies, −4 SPD, → Human |
| Rake | Melee | 1–2 | ACC 90, Rake +15% DMG (4 rds), DMG −50% |
| Rage | Melee | 1–2 | ACC 85, +7.5% CRIT, DMG +0% |
| Slam | Melee | 2 → 1 | ACC 80, Knockback 2, −10 DODGE, −2 SPD, DMG −25% |
How to play him
- Open in human form with Absolution and Manacles for control.
- Transform to beast when you need damage out.
- Rage and Slam in beast form; Slam also knocks the target back.
- Transform back to human to stress heal with Absolution.
- Watch stress — beast form adds 6/turn to him and stresses allies on shift.
- Pair with a Vestal or Jester so the transformation tax does not break the party.
Party synergy
He needs a stress healer more than most heroes. Vestal or Jester sustain his beast-form cost; without one he spirals fast.
Tips
- Transform is free — shift and still act the same turn.
- Keep him human when the fight is about control.
- Go beast only when you can end the threat before stress piles up.
Common mistakes
- Staying in one form too long.
- Ignoring stress until he is afflicted.
- Forgetting human form can heal.
- Transforming at the wrong moment and eating the stress spike.