I encountered the Skinsaw Man while alone at the location, but the roll to increase difficulty was only made after I successfully completed both checks and did nothing (the number 4 came up, then disappeared as normal, and the location deck was banished without any further checks).

 

• Android
• Android 6
• Nexus 9
• No pass and play, no permadeath
• Story mode, Foul Misgivings
• Rogue, in location Warrens
• Normal difficulty
• Many other characters aided the two checks, the Skinsaw Man was encountered on a second exploration, using an Ally card

Hey Soothsilver,

 

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I have written up a report, but if there is any additional information you could provide, that would be great. Who else was in your party? How card/abilities did they used to assist you in the roll? Do you happen to have a screenshot? 

 

Thanks!