The Dark Armorer

Born in the shadow of Grayskull's ancient forge, The Dark Armorer was once a humble scholar of Eternia's mystical metallurgy until the day a dimensional rift tore through his homeland, revealing fragments of technology from a distant world—sleek, efficient, and utterly alien to the magic-suffused weapons of his people. Obsessed with understanding this impossible engineering, he spent decades in self-imposed exile, studying the foreign blueprints while simultaneously mastering the esoteric secrets of Eternian runecraft and cosmic resonance. His breakthrough came when he realized that neither technology alone could truly protect Eternia from the multidimensional horrors beginning to breach their realm; instead, he needed to forge a synthesis of both disciplines, creating armor that could adapt to threats both technological and supernatural. Working in a hidden foundry beneath the Mystic Mountains, he crafted the first of his legendary battle suits—mechanisms that could channel raw cosmic energy through crystalline circuits while responding to magical incantations with mechanical precision. Though he operates from the shadows and refuses to align with any kingdom or faction, The Dark Armorer has become the realm's most sought-after artificer, approached by desperate warriors and desperate rulers alike who recognize that the old defenses are no longer sufficient. His creations are as beautiful as they are terrifying, each piece a masterwork that blurs the line between sorcery and science, and he guards the knowledge of his methods as jealously as he guards the secrets of what horrors he has glimpsed trying to enter Eternia from beyond the stars.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

16, modifier 3

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

20, modifier 5

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Energy Blast

The Dark Armorer fires a beam of energy. Ranged attack: +9 to hit, range 120 ft., 4d10 radiant damage on a hit.

Adaptive Armor

As a bonus action, The Dark Armorer can change the properties of his armor, granting resistance to one damage type for 1 minute.

Tactical Maneuver

The Dark Armorer can grant an ally within 30 ft. advantage on their next attack roll. This can be used 3 times per long rest.

Cosmic Shield

As a reaction, The Dark Armorer can create a shield that grants +5 AC until the start of his next turn, usable once per short rest.

Arcane Tech Fusion

The Dark Armorer can use both magic and technology, gaining advantage on checks involving either.

strength

6

dexterity

7

intelligence

9

constitution

8

Radiant

Necrotic