
A Note from the DM: You’ve stumbled upon a tempting treasure chestโwhich promptly sprouts teeth and attacks! Your goal is to defeat this Mimic by landing a series of heavy blows across its rounds of attacks. This workout is a variable-length boss battle determined by your luck on the .
๐ ๏ธ Requirements
- Equipment: 1-2 Dumbbells, Bench or Sturdy Chair, Bodyweight
- Time: Variable (Expect 20-35 minutes)
- Goal: Slay the Mimic by reducing its HP to zero.
โ๏ธ The Battle Plan
The Mimic starts with 5 HP (Health Points). The battle ends immediately once its HP reaches zero. You will track your total time to defeat the creature.
Step 1: Define Your Level (Choose Your Penalty)
Choose the level that best reflects your current fitness. This choice sets your baseline intensity and the Miss Penalty you must pay for poor rolls.
| Level | Intensity Focus | Miss Penalty (The Consequence) |
| Apprentice | Focus on lighter weights/bodyweight technique. | 10 Air Squats |
| Champion | Focus on heavier weights and higher intensity. | 5 Burpees |
Step ๐ฒ Step 2: Roll for Your Rank (Define Your Reps)
After choosing your Level, roll a to determine your current fighting Rank. This sets the exact number of Reps you must perform for every movement in the Attack Set.
| d20 Roll | Rank | Apprentice Reps | Champion Reps |
| 1-7 | Rank 1 (Basic) | 8 Reps | 10 Reps |
| 8-14 | Rank 2 (Skilled) | 10 Reps | 12 Reps |
| 15-20 | Rank 3 (Master) | 12 Reps | 15 Reps |
๐ก๏ธ The Attack Set
Perform these movements back-to-back using the Rep count defined by your Level/Rank roll before checking your damage on the
.
- Dumbbell Floor Press (or Bench Press): Your primary blow to the creature’s shell.
- Dumbbell Goblet Squat: Stabilizing yourself against the Mimic’s shifting movements.
- Reverse Crunches: Core stability against the monster’s thrashing.
๐ฅ The
Combat Roll
Immediately after completing all movements, roll your
and check the outcome below. The Mimic’s Armor Class (AC) is 14. You must roll
or higher to hit.
| d20 Roll | Outcome | Fitness Consequence | HP Impact |
| 20 (CRITICAL HIT!) | Double Damage! The Mimic is stunned. | Take a 90-Second Recovery Break (Rest). | -2 HP |
| 14-19 (HIT) | Solid Damage. You land a blow. | Take a 45-Second Rest. | -1 HP |
| 6-13 (MISS) | Target Missed. The Mimic lands a small counter-attack. | Complete your Level’s MISS PENALTY (e.g., 5 Burpees), then take a | 0 HP |
| 2-5 (GRAZE) | Minor Grapple. The Mimic catches you off guard, slowing your next movement. | For your next Attack Set, double the reps for the Dumbbell Goblet Squat. Then take a | 0 HP |
| 1 (EPIC FAIL!) | Critical Fumble. Your attack backfires completely. | Repeat the entire last Attack Set immediately, then take a | 0 HP |
๐ฅ 2-Player Co-op Mode
For a shared challenge, complete the total volume of the set together by alternating movements, splitting the Reps as evenly as possible.
Example (Champion Level, Rank 3 = 15 Reps):
- Player 1 does Floor Press reps
- Player 2 does Floor Press reps
- Player 1 does Goblet Squat reps, etc.
After the set, roll a single for the team and share the resulting consequence or rest.
Nerdstrong Quest Tracker
The Mimic Ambush: AC 14, Start HP 5
Current Roll:
Outcome:
Complete your Attack Set and hit the Roll button!


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