Rig Builder
Set the rig size and Essa level to calculate flux budget, then build an ability loadout for any Essa-wielding NPC.
Weapon attacks deal +1d6 on hit
+1 AC while rig is active
AC +2, resistance to piercing damage
Breathe underwater indefinitely
Grapple attacks have advantage
Speed +15ft while channeling Essa
Bonus action dash through water or wet terrain
+2d4 damage versus Leviathans
Next strike +2d8 force, then take 1 Burn
Once per rest, discharge stored Essa for 3d8 force
Advantage on stealth checks while moving at full speed
10ft radius — no reactions while active
Leave a false position reading for 1 minute
15ft cone of lightning, DC 14 save or 3d10 damage
Chain lightning — jumps to up to 3 additional targets
Tear a rift in reality — 60ft radius force eruption