Static Overdrive

Static Overdrive is a class action available to Bernard that buffs his allies and hurts his enemies with Lightning damage. It also enables him to use his  Multiattack.

Description

Emanate a static discharge that buffs nearby constructs and hurts all others.

Nearby constructs deal an additional 2d4Lightning to weapon attacks. All others take 2d8Lightning per turn and can't take reactions.

When the condition ends, become  Stunned for 2 turns.

Properties

Cost

 Bonus Action

Damage: 2~16

2d8Lightning (To non-constructs)

Details

 Range: Self

AoE: 6 m / 20 ft (Radius)

Recharge: Per turn

Duration: 2 turns

Technical details

UID

Shout_StaticOverdrive_Automaton

Spell flags

HasSomaticComponent

Grants:

•  Multiattack (Bernard)

Condition: Static Discharge Aura

 Static Discharge Aura

Duration: 2 turns

• All constructs near Bernard deal an additional 2d4Lightning to weapon attacks. All others take 2d8Lightning each turn.

• When the condition ends, Bernard is  Stunned for 2 turns.

Condition: Static Discharge: Supercharge

 Static Discharge: Supercharge

Duration: 2 turns

• Standing near a statically charged Bernard. Deals an additional 2d4Lightning.

Condition: Stunned

 Stunned

Duration: 2 turns

• Affected creatures cannot move or take  Actions,  Bonus Actions, or  Reactions.
• Affected creatures automatically fail Strength and Dexterity saving throws.
• Removed by Freedom of Movement, Greater Restoration, Unshackling Strike.
• Attack Rolls against affected creatures have Advantage.

How to learn

Used by creatures: Bernard

Notes

• The Elixir of Lightning Resistance grants immunity to the damage from the aura. Any other source of resistance of Lightning damage simply halves the damage as normal.
• As of Patch 5, Static Discharge Aura/Supercharge lasts 2 turns instead of 3.

Bugs

• The in-game tooltip lists the damage bonus granted to nearby constructs as 1d6 + 2Lightning, but it is 2d4Lightning instead.