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=== Combat ===

{{quote|Kyurem is an empty being. The remnants of a certain Pokémon when it split into Reshiram and Zekrom... My desire is absolute rule of Unova! …That's right! Kyurem will be the vessel into which my desires will be poured!|orig=Ghetsis Harmonia, Human Pokémaster}}

Kyurem lacks the raw power of the dragons borne from its body, but makes up for that with a savage ruthlessness and cruelty. Its signature [[#Glaciate|''Glaciate'']] attack freezes absolutely everything in its vicinity. Its [[#Fusion Freeze|''Fusion Freeze'']] is a bizarre and terrible power... The longer Kyurem remains in combat, the more [[#Aura of Void|it feeds off of its foes]], and [[#Utter Malice|the stronger it becomes]]!

Kyurem represents wuji – that is, nothingness. It is incomplete, and painfully aware of that fact. Its goal is to find [[Reshiram (3.5e Monster)|Reshiram]] and [[Zekrom (3.5e Monster)|Zekrom]], and force them to become part of it once more. Anything that stands between Kyurem and its goal is just an annoyance to it – and its response to an annoyance is to rip it apart or devour the offender's corpse, adding their power to its own.

The side-effects of being hit with Kyurem's melee attacks (except for the effects of its [[Debilitating Strike (3.5e Feat)|Debilitating Strike]] and [[Bleeding Strike (3.5e Feat)|Bleeding Strike]] feats) can be negated with a DC 44 [[Fortitude]] save (the save DC is Strength-based). The save DCs for all of Kyurem's abilities, except for its spell-like abilities, are equal to 10 + half of Kyurem's HD (16) + key ability modifier. (The save DCs of the spell-like abilities are calculated as through they were spells.)

'''{{Anchor|Frost Infusion}} {{Su}}:''' Kyurem's natural weapons are treated as though they had the [[SRD:Icy Burst|''icy burst'']] property. This is already reflected in the statistics block.

'''{{Anchor|Natural Weapon Flexibility}} {{Ex}}:''' Kyurem is highly skilled with its natural weapons, and its attacks never feel stiff or awkward. Its natural weapons are treated like they were manufactured weapons for the purpose of applying its Strength bonus to damage (its claws and wings are treated as light weapons, its bite is treated as a one-handed weapon, and its tail is treated as a two-handed weapon). Kyurem is still not able to get extra attacks by courtesy of its [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]], instead using all of its natural weapons in its full attack like any other creature would.

'''{{Anchor|Glaciate}} {{Su}}:''' As a full-round action that provokes attacks of opportunity, Kyurem can concentrate the essence of utter nothingness in its tail, manifested as ice – the absence of energy. As part of that same full-round action, Kyurem then blasts everything within 2500 feet of it with numbing cold that freezes '''''everything'''''. The affected area instantaneously becomes a frostfell<ref name="fb">[[Publication:Frostburn|Frostburn]]</ref> region, and remains so for up to 1 year after Kyurem's departure. All creatures caught in the area take 10d10 cold damage ([[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save for half), and creatures failing the Reflex save must make a [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] save or be ''[[SRD:Slow|slowed]]'' (as the spell) for 33 rounds. A creature that fails the Fortitude save must also make a [[SRD:Will|Will]] save or else permanently lose the ability to move, frozen into ice and unable to take even mental actions as the cold utterly immobilizes body and mind. Any who suffer this fate are essentially petrified (as [[SRD:Flesh to Stone|''flesh to stone'']]), but still aware – just unable to ''do'' anything but watch as Kyurem destroys everything in the vicinity. Kyurem may also use [[#Fusion Freeze|''Fusion Freeze'']] on a frozen opponent, as the opponent is essentially [[SRD:Helpless|helpless]]. A creature frozen by Glaciate can only be freed from the ice by Reshiram's flame or Zekrom's lightning, and the ice only melts on its own if Kyurem leaves an area within 1 mile of the victim for more than 1 consecutive year. The save DCs are 47 (Constitution-based, enhanced by [[SRD:Ability Focus|Ability Focus]]). The duration of the ''slow'' effect is equal to Kyurem's HD. Kyurem can use ''Glaciate'' once every 2d6&minus;2 rounds.

Kyurem's ''Glaciate'' can be interrupted just like a spell, with an effective spell level of 10 (treated as an epic spell). If Kyurem is distracted while using ''Glaciate'', it must succeed on a [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check, or that use of the ability will be wasted.

'''{{Anchor|Fusion Freeze}} {{Su}}:''' As a 3-round action that provokes [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]], Kyurem can extend tendrils from its back to seize a [[SRD:Helpless|helpless]] or [[SRD:Dead|dead]] opponent (or one that it has [[SRD:Pinned|pinned]]) and make them part of its body. If the opponent is frozen (such as by [[#Glaciate|''Glaciate'']], Dread Chill, ''freeze'', ''creeping chills'', ''frostfell'', ''fimbulvetr'', ''entomb'', etc.), Kyurem only requires 1 round to absorb it. An opponent assimilated in this fashion cannot be revived, even by [[SRD:Wish|''wish'']] or [[SRD:Miracle|''miracle'']], unless the fusion can somehow be undone. Kyurem gains +1 HD for every opponent assimilated in this fashion, as well as gaining 1 special attack, special quality, feat, or skill trick the opponent possesses. (Kyurem cannot gain HD from an opponent that would be too weak for it to gain XP by defeating normally (that is, it has a CR equal to or less than Kyurem's HD &minus; 12). This is based on the CR of the individual creature, not the ECR of its entire group. However, Kyurem still regains hp for assimilating such an opponent; see [[#Aura of Void|Aura of Void]] below.) If Kyurem merges with Reshiram or Zekrom in this fashion, it will become White Kyurem or Black Kyurem, respectively, at the conclusion of the action.

This action is considered an 8th-level spell for the purpose of being interrupted by the actions of opponents and setting the DC of any [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] checks Kyurem is required to make as a consequence of being distracted. If Kyurem fails a [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check, it drops the foe it was absorbing in alarm, ruining its progress (and ending its [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] if it had pinned the victim), but it can try again on its next turn if the foe is still helpless or dead. (Of course, unless it ''really'' wants the foe in question and/or is pressed for time to absorb it, it's more likely to try to shred whoever was responsible for distracting it into lifeless chunks of meat... Kyurem has [[#Utter Malice|serious anger issues]].) A foe whose helpless condition is lifted while in the process of being assimilated (or who was merely being pinned) is entitled to make a grapple check or [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]] check every round in order to escape; if the victim's check result beats Kyurem's grapple check, then it will either revert to grappling Kyurem (if it succeeded on a grapple check) or outright escape and be free to act on its next turn (if it succeeded on an [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]] check), and either way, Kyurem's progress will be foiled. (Unfortunately, that will wind up [[#Utter Malice|pissing it off]]...)

'''{{Anchor|Breath Weapon (Ice Beam)}} {{Su}}:''' Kyurem's breath weapon is a 75-foot line of severe cold, 15 feet high and 15 feet wide, that deals 8d8 points of cold damage, [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save half (DC 45, Constitution-based). After using its breath weapon, Kyurem cannot use it again for 1d4 rounds.

'''{{Anchor|Outrage}} {{Su}}:''' As a dragon, Kyurem is capable of entering a truly terrifying rage. This Outrage lasts for three rounds. During the Outrage, Kyurem increases the save DC of all of its abilities by +4 and gains a +4 bonus to its attack rolls. Additionally, any damage it delivers (physical, spell-like, or otherwise) is increased by 1d8 per two hit dice. Entering an Outrage is a Swift action. It cannot be cut short. When Outrage ends, Kyurem becomes [[SRD:Fatigued|fatigued]] and [[SRD:Confused|confused]] for five rounds (see [[#Utter Malice|Utter Malice]] below).

{{underbar|Outrage doesn't do that!|This is the old version of Outrage from the D&D Wiki when I first arrived. Specifically, it's based on the old model for [[Dragonite (3.5e Monster)|Dragonite's]] [[Dragonite (3.5e Monster)#Outrage|Outrage]], which boosted its attack rolls and save DCs by +2. I think this version fits my take on the Tao Trio better, which is why I'm keeping it as is, but all of the other dragons I've put on the wiki get the new Outrage.}}

'''{{Anchor|Dragon Pulse}} {{Su}}:''' At will, Kyurem may use a standard action to launch a ranged touch attack with a range increment of 100 feet that does 4d12+12 points of damage. This is a [Dragon] effect. Kyurem adds its Charisma modifier to the damage roll.

'''{{Anchor|Brutalize}} {{Ex}}:''' If Kyurem successfully pins a foe and isn't interested in [[#Fusion Freeze|absorbing it]], then that foe is in for a ''very'' rough time. With a successful grapple check, Kyurem can freely attack an opponent that it has pinned with its entire full attack routine (using a full-round action as normal), and every attack is treated as though it was a coup de grace (automatic critical hit, target must make a [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] save for each attack (DC = 10 + damage dealt) or die). Furthermore, the regular [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] saves to avoid the side-effects of Kyurem's attacks are not applicable; instead, the secondary effects kick in if the creature succeeds on its coup de grace Fortitude save by 10 or less. ...Yes, that's right, Kyurem hits the target with ''six'' coup de grace attacks in a single round. As with an ordinary coup de grace, Kyurem provokes an [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]] by doing this (in fact, it provokes ''three'' attacks of opportunity – one for every two attacks it makes – by thoroughly focusing its attention on its victim, but this is an overly fine detail to anyone without [[SRD:Combat Reflexes|Combat Reflexes]] or a similar feat). If Kyurem is struck by an attack or otherwise distracted while using Brutalize, it has to make a [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check; if it fails, its attack routine is disrupted and the opponent gets to make a grapple check to escape. (Continuous damage, such as [[SRD:Acid Arrow|''acid arrow'']], forces Kyurem to make three [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] checks to successfully complete the Brutalize attack – one for each of the three attacks of opportunity it provokes. It may make 2 attacks for each of these [[SRD:Concentration|Concentration]] checks that it succeeds on, and all 3 have the same DC.) Any creature killed by the Brutalize attack is ripped to teeny-tiny pieces by Kyurem's fury, rendering it impossible for Kyurem to absorb that creature but also preventing it from being restored to life by anything less powerful than a [[SRD:Resurrection|''resurrection'']] spell.

'''{{Anchor|Spell-like Abilities}}:''' At will: ''ice dagger''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''ice ball'' ([[SRD:Fireball|''fireball'']] that does cold damage instead of fire damage), ''icelance''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''[[Bonechilling Wind Guard (3.5e Maneuver)|bonechilling wind guard]], [[SRD:Cone of Cold|cone of cold]], ice web''<ref name="fb">[[Publication:Frostburn|Frostburn]]</ref>, ''cold snap''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''freeze''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''orb of cold''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''energy vortex''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref> (cold only). Usable 8 times/day: ''[[Creeping Chills (3.5e Spell)|creeping chills]], freezing fog''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''[[SRD:Freezing Sphere|freezing sphere]], greater creeping cold''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''antimagic ray''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''absorption''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''ice flowers''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>. Usable 4 times/day: ''[[Fimbulvetr (3.5e Spell)|fimbulvetr]], frostfell''<ref name="fb">[[Publication:Frostburn|Frostburn]]</ref>, ''entomb''<ref name="fb">[[Publication:Frostburn|Frostburn]]</ref>, ''glacier''<ref name="fb">[[Publication:Frostburn|Frostburn]]</ref>, ''field of icy razors''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>. Usable 2 times/day: ''sphere of ultimate annihilation''<ref name="spc">[[Publication:Spell Compendium|Spell Compendium]]</ref>, ''[[SRD:Dire Winter|dire winter]], [[Frost of Void (3.5e Epic Spell)|frost of void]]''. Kyurem's caster level for its spell-like abilities is equal to ¾ its Hit Dice, rounded up (25 for the example Kyurem). The save DCs are Charisma-based.

'''{{Anchor|Utter Malice}} {{Ex}}:''' Kyurem is thoroughly determined to become whole again, and it has '''zero''' tolerance for being thwarted or opposed. Every time an opponent deals damage to Kyurem, Kyurem gains a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls (as well as save DCs) against that opponent for every 5 points of damage that it took (minimum +1). These bonuses apply to melee attacks, spell-like abilities, and special attacks. Utter Malice bonuses stack with each other and last until the end of the encounter. Thus, any party facing Kyurem should try to make sure that the sturdiest and most evasive characters are the ones who do the most damage. If any one member of the party does most of the damage, he or she will probably wind up dead in short order. And if you mess around while fighting Kyurem, don't be surprised if you get [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TotalPartyKill TPK'd!]

Kyurem gets ''really'' pissed off when its [[#Fusion Freeze|Fusion Freeze]] fails. Disrupting its concentration on [[#Fusion Freeze|Fusion Freeze]] will cause it to gain a +5 bonus to its attack and damage rolls and save DCs against whomever interrupted it (in addition to the increase it got from taking damage). It will also devote its attention to killing the one responsible for at least 2 rounds, and is very likely to use [[#Outrage|Outrage]] to amplify its battle skill and damage output even further. (You may have noticed that Kyurem isn't [[SRD:Fatigued|fatigued]] as a consequence of using [[#Outrage|Outrage]] for as long as other dragons; this is because it tends to be outraged on a near-perpetual basis, so it's gotten used to it by now.)

Thankfully, [[SRD:Calm Emotions|''calm emotions'']] can instantaneously reduce Kyurem's Utter Malice bonuses against the whole party by 10, to a minimum of the baseline +0, in addition to its usual effects. (Kyurem's not stupid, though, and may very well focus on killing the person casting ''calm emotions'' on it. Watch out!)

'''{{Anchor|Ice Guard}} {{Su}}:''' Kyurem's body is perpetually frozen. Any foe striking Kyurem with a natural weapon or unarmed attack takes 1d4 cold damage. In addition, Kyurem has a +3 deflection bonus to AC and a +3 deflection bonus to saving throws (reflected in its statistics block).

'''{{Anchor|Aura of Void}} {{Su}}:''' Kyurem's body is like a black hole – it constantly draws energy into itself. On Kyurem's initiative count each round, it does 4d4+4 points of cold damage to all within 60 feet of it (targets are allowed a DC 45 (Constitution-based) [[Fortitude]] save to halve the damage; the damage is enhanced by Kyurem's [[Wisdom]] modifier). Kyurem gains [[SRD:Temporary Hit Points|temporary hit points]] equal to half of the damage it inflicts in this way. These temporary hit points stack with each other, and they last for one hour.

Kyurem also gains temporary hit points equal to 1/10th of the damage it deals with its other attacks, as the void in its soul feeds upon the energy of its victims. Even worse, if it manages to use [[#Fusion Freeze|Fusion Freeze]] successfully, Kyurem instantly regains 200 hp + 20 hp for each HD its victim possessed – if this brings it over its maximum hit point total, then it gains the excess as temporary hit points, and yes, these will stack with the temporary hit points it gains through the other aspects of its Aura of Void. (Using Fusion Freeze also gives Kyurem 1 more HD, which allows it to have still ''more'' hit points.)

In addition to all of that, the area within a 1-mile radius of Kyurem is considered a frostfell<ref name="fb">[[Publication:Frostburn|Frostburn]]</ref> region. Whenever Kyurem moves, the frostfell radius moves with it, freeing a patch of land from the grip of winter even as an equal-sized area is subjected to the bitter cold of Kyurem's wuji.

'''{{Anchor|Pressure}} {{Su}}:''' Anyone who makes an attack against Kyurem must make a Will save vs. DC 34 after the attack is resolved. If they fail, they become [[SRD:Fatigued|fatigued]] for 3 rounds. If already fatigued, they become [[SRD:Exhausted|exhausted]] instead. This applies to any harmful ability, whether it be a regular attack, a spell, a supernatural ability, or anything else that targets Kyurem or includes it in the area of effect. The save DC is Charisma-based.

For reasons that will never be explained, Cranidos, Rampardos, Reshiram, Zekrom, and some specimens of Pinsir are immune to this. Scholars and loremasters, if they even know of this, would be puzzled for many years.

==== Advancement ====

With the assistance of a Pokémaster (Training check, DC 48), Kyurem can learn '''{{Anchor|Draco Meteor}} {{Su}}:''' Once per hour, Kyurem can use a full-round action to call down a massive meteor anywhere within Long range. A 50' radius area is hit, with all in the area suffering 400 damage with a Ref Save for half (Charisma-based). Those who fail the save are knocked [[SRD:Prone|prone]] and [[SRD:Pinned|pinned]] under a very real meteor (and Kyurem can use [[#Fusion Freeze|Fusion Freeze]] or [[#Brutalize|Brutalize]] on them as if it was pinning them itself). Using this bestows a &minus;4 penalty to Kyurem's Charisma until it next rests. This is a [Dragon] effect. In a contest, after all points are awarded, the Contest ends due to obliteration of the stadium. 

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Alignment	Chaotic evil +
Author	Luigifan18 +
Challenge Rating	36 +
Environment	The bottom of a great chasm +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	N/A +
Rating	Unrated +
Size	Gargantuan +
Subtype	Cold + and Pokémon +
Summary	Kyurem is what remains of the original dra … Kyurem is what remains of the original dragon that split into Reshiram and Zekrom. Once noble and good-hearted, this embodiment of wuji – the absence of yin and yang – has been driven insane by its loss. yang – has been driven insane by its loss. +
Title	Kyurem +
Type	Dragon +