Z is for Zzed

Zedd faced off with Airboy in Airboy Comics Volume 6 #12 (January 1950).

Code Name: Zzed

Real Name: Zzed

Team Affiliations: None

Medium Humanoid, Neutral Evil

Armor Class: 14 (Dex)

Hit Points: 175

Speed: 30 ft.

Challenge: 6 (2,300 XP)

Str 12 (+1) Dex 18 (+4) Con 16 (+3) Int 20 (+5) Wis 18 (+4) Cha 15 (+2)

Saving Throws: Dex +8, Int +9

Skills: Acrobatics +8, Athletics +5, History +9, Insight +8, Investigation +8, Mathematics +9, Medicine +8, Nature +9, Parapsychology +9, Sleight of Hand +8, Stealth +8

Senses: passive Perception 14

Languages: All known Earth languages (and a few unknown ones)

Unique Traits

Cunning Action: On each of his turns, Zzed can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Engage, or Hide action.

Immortality: Zzed regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 hit point remaining. If he dies, he will return to life at full hit points and healed of all injuries/conditions 24 hours later.

Nimble Striker: Zzed uses Dexterity for melee attacks, rather than Strength

Actions

Mutliattack: Ace gets three melee attacks.

Unarmed: Melee Attack. +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4+4) bludgeoning damage.

Nerve Strike (Recharge 5-6): Melee Attack. +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4+4) bludgeoning damage and target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw On a failed save, the target cannot take any actions on their next turn.

Reaction

Deflect Missiles: Zedd can use his reaction to deflect or catch a missile when hit with a ranged attack. When he does so, the damage he takes is reduced by 1d10+18. If the damage is reduced to 0, he can catch he missile if its small enough to hold in one hand and he has at least one free hand. If he catches it he can throw it back (+8 to hit, 20/60 ft range).

Martial Arts Parry: Zzed can add 2 to his AC against one melee attack that would hit. To do this, Zzed must be aware of the attack and not be suffering from Disadvantage.

Background

Zzed is an immortal martial artist. While he initially reveled in his extended life, he soon grew tired of existence. No matter how he tried to end his life, it seemed nothing ended it permanently. Eventually he came to the conclusion that the only way for him to die permanently is if the world ended. Thus he began his plan to hasten this process. Over the past 2000 years he has been present at all of the greatest human tragedies. He uses his extensive wealth and connections to sow sorrow and destruction. While he is ancient and appears frail, Zzed is quite nimble and a capable fighter. His current plan is to gain control of the "star brain" and use it to control humanity.