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R2 Series Astromech Droid

Small droid · CR 1/8
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R2 Series Astromech Droid
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A plucky astromech that fights with utility powers and a shockprod — a tech caster more useful for tricks than damage.
Controller
How to run itStay back casting tech powers (smoke cloud, oil slick, target lock), Rocket Boost 40 ft out of danger, and zap with the shockprod only if cornered.

The R2 series is one of the most popular models of astromechs. Created by a company called Industrial Automaton, the R2 unit's excellent design, high quality marketing, and lucky timing made this the standard by which other astromech droids are measured.

Armor Class 12 · Hit Points 13 (3d6 + 3) · Speed 25 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
6 13 12 17 12 7

Circuitry (Trait). The droid has disadvantage on saving throws against effects that deal ion or lightning damage.

Keen Hearing and Sight (Trait). The astromech droid has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Rocket Boost (Trait). Tech Casting. The astromech is a 3rd level tech caster (tech save DC 13, +5 to hit with power attacks, 15 tech points). The astromech knows the following powers. At Will: light, mending, minor hologram, on/off 1st Level: decryption program, oil slick, repair droid, smoke cloud, target lock 2nd Level: lock, release The astromech droid leaps up to 40 feet in any direction.

Shockprod (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) lightning damage.