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Kuchisake-OnnaCreature 14

Rare​LE​Medium​Aberration​
Source Pathfinder Bestiary 3
Perception +28 (darkvision)
Languages Common
Skills Acrobatics +28, Athletics +22, Intimidation +27, Stealth +26
Str +4, Dex +8, Con +4, Int +5, Wis +6, Cha +5
AC 36; Fort +22; Reflex +28; Will +24;
HP 252
Speed 30 feet
Weaknesses Mental 10
Resistances Slashing 15
Silver Scissors One Action +30 (+26, +22) to hit (agile, backstabber, fatal d12, finesse) 3d6+12 Slashing
Darkvision

A monster with darkvision can see perfectly well in areas of darkness and dim light, though such vision is in black and white only. Some forms of magical darkness, such as a 4th-level Darkness spell, block normal darkvision. A monster with Greater Darkvision, however, can see through even these forms of magical darkness.

Compulsive Counting

When numerous small items are scattered before the kuchisake-onna, they compulsively begins to count them. The kuchisake-onna becomes Flat-Footed to all creatures for 1d4 rounds.

Am I Pretty? One Action

The kuchisake-onna asks a single adjacent target, "Am I pretty?" The target must attempt a DC 35 will save. If it fails, it is Immobilized for 1 round, and if it critically fails, it is Paralyzed for 1 round, though still able to respond to the question; this is a mental effect.

If the target responds "No", the kuchisake-onna makes two silver scissors Strikes against the target. If the target responds "Yes", the kuchisake-onna makes no Strikes this turn and must use Even Now? as their next action (waiting until the first action of their next turn, if necessary). If the target otherwise responds in a confusing or noncommittal manner, the kuchisake-onna becomes Flat-Footed to all creatures for 1 round but can otherwise act normally.

Even Now? One Action

Requirements An adjacent creature previously targeted by Am I Pretty? answered "Yes"

Effect The kuchisake-onna takes off their mask, revealing their slit face and asking, "Even now?" The target must attempt a DC 35 will save.

If it fails, it is Immobilized for 1 round, and if it critically fails, it is Paralyzed for 1 round, though still able to respond to the question; this is a mental effect.

Whether the target responds "Yes" or "No", the kuchisake-onna makes two silver scissors Strikes against the target.

Lingering Enmity

The kuchisake-onna's silver scissors Strikes are manifestations of the toxic malice that created them and vanish when the kuchisake-onna is destroyed.

When the kuchisake-onna has less than half their maximum Hit Points remaining, this concentrated enmity begins to leak out and make their attacks more vicious. Their silver scissors Strikes deal 6d6 Persistent Bleed Damage.

Note: Due to a later published errata this persistent damage is doubled on a critical hit. Due to the high damage potential for this creature's level that interaction may not be intended.

Rend One Action

Silver Scissors

A Rend entry lists a Strike the monster has.

Requirements The monster hit the same enemy with two consecutive Strikes of the listed type in the same round.

Effect The monster automatically deals that Strike's damage again to the enemy.

A kuchisake-onna, or slit-mouthed woman, is a tall, masked figure who moves with an eerie grace. These horrors are infamous for trapping hapless mortals and asking them, "Am I pretty?" A "no" response leads to a gruesome death wrought by the silver scissors the kuchisake-onna carries. A "yes" prompts them to remove their mask, revealing the scars and cuts running from ear to ear, giving the impression of a terrible, ever-present grin. They then open their mouth to reveal sharp, needle-like teeth and ask another question: "Even now?" A "no" leads to the same gory death, while a "yes" prompts them to use their silver scissors and make the same cuts on the target's face while repeating: "Then I will make you like me."

There are a handful of methods to weasel out of this otherwise no-win scenario. Answering noncommittally, saying the kuchisake-onna looks "okay," or throwing several small, countable objects like rice or candy often provides enough time to run while the monster is distracted. Few are foolish enough to attack the kuchisake-onna, and those that live to tell the tale speak of a flashing flurry of scissor blades that match even a swordmaster's prowess.

Traits

Rare

This rarity indicates that a rules element is very difficult to find in the game world. A rare feat, spell, item or the like is available to players only if the GM decides to include it in the game, typically through discovery during play. Creatures with this trait are rare. They typically can't be summoned. The DC of Recall Knowledge checks related to these creatures is increased by 5.