Swords & Saturdays - Deathstalker (1983)

Plot

A mighty warrior, Stalker, is tasked by witch to retrieve an item of great power and defeat the evil wizard, Munkhar. 

Review

This is Roger Corman first Conan cash-in. The protagonist, Stalker, is not a hero. Upon his introduction he kills some degenerate humans, an attempted rapist, and then proceeds to have his way with the rapist's intended victim (though she gets away). That's not the only problematic treatment of women in this flick. There are bare breasts EVERYWHERE! They are treated as eye candy and prizes. Even the heroic warrior woman that joins Stalker on his quest is topless in her introductory scene.

The plot doesn't make much sense. Stalker has to gather three items for ultimate power. I really don't know why anyone would trust this guy with it. One of these items grants him protection from death. 

Its many flaws aside, this is one of those, so bad it's good flicks. It's one of the better Conan knock-offs. This is one of those flicks that a hormone-addled teenage geek would get a kick out of. I can't say I recommend the flick, but if you want to watch it, it's free to view on Tubi.

If you have the time, watch this wildly entertaining review. 

Pig Face

Medium humanoid, Chaotic  evil

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Armor Class 12 (studded leather, dexterity)

Hit Points 47 (5d8+25)

Speed 30 ft.

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    STR     DEX     CON      INT        WIS        CHA

20 (+5)   9 (-1)    20 (+5)   10 (-0)   10 (+0)      8 (-1)

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Saving Throws Strength +8

Damage Resistance bludgeoning

Skills Athletics +8, Intimidation +8

Senses darkvision, 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

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Arm Ripper. If Pig Face rolls a 20 on his unarmed attacks his target his to make a DC 15 Strength Saving Throw or have their arm ripped from their body. 

Fearsome. Pig Face can use his Strength in place of Charisma for Intimidation checks.

Actions

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Multiattack. Pig Face makes two unarmed or severed arm attacks.

Unarmed. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6+5) bludgeoning damage.

Severed Arm. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6+5) bludgeoning damage and 3 (1d6) psychic damage. This action can only be used if Pig Face has successfully used his Arm Ripper feature.

Pig Face is a vile and blood thirsty raider that was cursed with porcine features by an angry wizard. He revels in violence and the thrill of feeling his foes perish at his bare hands (or their own).