Shang-Chi

Shang-Chi, also known as the Master of Kung Fu and Brother Hand, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin.

Shang-Chi made his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in his own standalone movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Shang-Chi is a master martial artist and assassin, hailing from a mysterious and reclusive hidden city in China known as the “Ten Rings.” Born to a legendary and powerful father, Fu Manchu, Shang-Chi was trained from a young age to become the ultimate weapon in his father’s criminal empire. However, as Shang-Chi grew older, he began to question the morality of his father’s actions and eventually defected, dedicating his life to fighting against the Ten Rings and other criminal organizations.

Shang-Chi is a highly skilled fighter, with mastery of several martial arts styles and a keen intellect. He is often described as a stoic and focused individual, who uses his skills and cunning to outwit his opponents. Despite his past as an assassin, Shang-Chi is a hero at heart and will not hesitate to put himself in harm’s way to protect others. He is a symbol of redemption, showing that it is never too late to turn away from a life of crime and make amends for one’s past misdeeds.

In addition to his martial arts skills, Shang-Chi is a highly trained acrobat, capable of performing incredible feats of agility and finesse. He is also a proficient marksman, using a variety of weapons, including throwing stars and bo staffs, to augment his combat abilities. Despite his fearsome reputation, Shang-Chi is a man of few words, preferring to let his actions speak for him. He is a charismatic and likable character, who has gained a following of allies and friends throughout his adventures.

Overall, Shang-Chi is a complex and multi-faceted character, who embodies the ideals of courage, perseverance, and redemption. He is a true hero, who uses his skills and cunning to fight for justice and protect the innocent.

Originally Posted by Phaedros of the Dicefreaks forums.

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Shang-Chi
Medium Human
Wounds: 42 WP Vitality: 263 VP (25d8+125)
Initiative: +11
Speed: 90 ft.
AC: 31 (+7 Dex, +14 defense), touch 31, flat-footed 31
Base Attack/Grapple: +25/+31
Attack: Unarmed strike +45 melee (2d10+24/19-20)
Full Attack: Flurry of blows +45/+45/+45/+40/+35/+30 melee (2d10+24/19-20)
Space/Reach: 5 ft. /5 ft.
Special Attacks: Stunning fist 25/day (DC 29)
Special Qualities: Master of kung fu, reader
Saves: Fort +19, Ref +21, Will +21
Abilities: Str 22, Dex 25, Con 20, Int 14, Wis 24, Cha 17

Skills: Balance +32, Climb +25, Concentration +30, Escape Artist +17, Gather Information +10, Hide +20, Intimidate +16, Jump +26, Knowledge (religion) +15, Knowledge (streetwise) +12, Move Silently +20, Search +15, Sense Motive +18, Sleight of Hand +14, Spot +17, Tumble +35, Swim +11, Treat Injury +10

Feats: Combat Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Deflect Arrows, Dodge, Freezing the Lifeblood, Greater Weapon Focus (unarmed strike), Greater Weapon Specialization (unarmed strike), Improved Combat Expertise, Improved Critical (unarmed strike), Improved Disarm, Improved Initiative, Improved Sunder, Improved Toughness, Improved Trip, Improved Unarmed Strike, Mobility, Power Attack, Rapid Stunning, Snatch Arrows, Spring Attack, Weapon Focus (unarmed strike), Weapon Specialization (unarmed strike), Whirlwind Attack

Epic Feats: Epic Weapon Focus (unarmed strike), Epic Weapon Specialization (unarmed strike), Improved Combat Reflexes, Infinite Deflection

Climate/Terrain: New York City or Hong Kong
Organization: Solitary (unique)
Challenge Rating: 25
Treasure: None
Alignment: Neutral good

Master of Kung Fu: Shang-Chi is the premiere master of kung fu in the world, and highly skilled in several other styles. This gives him a wide rage of abilities and bonus.

• – Full attack bonus.
• – Full defense.
• – Shang-Chi retains his Dex bonus when flat-footed and is never considered to be flanked.
• – Missing Shang-Chi with a melee attack provokes an attack of opportunity from him.
• – Bonus fighter feats as a fighter of his HD.
• – Bonus feats as a monk of his HD.
• – Unarmed attack as a monk of his HD.
• – When unarmed he receives a +10 bonus to attack and damage.
• – Flurry of Blows and stunning blow as a monk of his HD.
• – Defensive roll.
• – Evasion.
• – A +8 training bonus to Balance, Climb, Concentration, Jump, and Tumble checks.

Perfect Focus: Shang-Chi is a master of focusing his own chi and meditation able to focus and perform under the most dire of circumstances.
Shang Chi may take 10 on any skill check no matter the situation.
He is able to operate normally while in other situations that would normally hinder him, such as complete darkness, blindness, or deafness.

Reader: Shang-Chi has the ability to “read” his opponents and react to their body language. This gives him an edge in combat. Shang-Chi must make a Sense Motive check (DC= 10+opponent’s HD) as a swift action. If successful, he gains a Reflex save against any attacks made by that opponent.

The DC for this save is 10 + 1/2 of the opponent’s HD + the opponent’s Strength modifier (for melee attacks) or Dexterity modifier (for ranged attacks). When these saves are successful, Shang-Chi suffers no damage from the attack and is allowed to make a single attack as an immediate action. If the save fails, Shang-Chi suffers full damage from the attack.

Possessions: None, though Shang-Chi will make use of various martial arts weaponry he acquires from his enemies.

Written by Bane.