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- A few things I have done that I think help: -build the hype of the creature or encounter -add narrative flair to combat descriptions -fudge the math/rules if you have to.Add health, or to hit bonuses as need be to maintain suspense.
- A whole lot of it is heralding the creature's power/potency before the fight - letting them see the danger, how the creature works, etc. Then having the fight take place in an interesting place or under interesting circumstances makes up for any mechanical shortcoming.
- An element the boss could have plausibly prepared based on their knowledge of the characters, especially if a minion escaped. Not a hard counter that makes it unfun like 20 counterspell slots, but some kind of hidden ace.
- An escape plan for the big boss so he comes back later (and with friends) (SatansToast)
Apr 8, 2013 · Boss battles are video games ultimate test--and there is no greater complexity than those found in MMOs. The road to an endgame MMO boss battle is steep, requiring dozens of hours of leveling,...
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Dec 7, 2012 · Designing a Boss Fight: Lessons Learned From Modern Games. Cameron Wood. Dec 7, 2012 • 9 min read. English. Boss battles have existed since practically the beginning of gaming and they have all followed a similar idea throughout the years: a big baddie that gets in the way of some major objective.
Nov 6, 2017 · In 5e, powerful monsters identified as legendary monsters have legendary actions which improve their action economy, often giving them the equivalent of maybe two to three full actions per round. Yet we sometimes assume that legendary monsters can stand off against four characters or more.
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Jul 3, 2020 · Sample Boss Fight: The Ritual of Ascension. The archpriest of a dead god has uncovered a ritual to resurrect his patron by using his own body as a vessel. By the time the party arrives, the process is already underway. Setting.