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Clay Guardian

Large · Construct · CR 9 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

133 (14d10+56)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 12 ft (3.7 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, poison, psychic; damage from nonmagical, non-adamantine weapons

Condition Immunities

charmed, fatigue, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Acid Absorption

When the guardian is subjected to acid damage, it instead regains hit points equal to the acid damage dealt.

Berserk

When the guardian starts its turn while bloodied , roll a d6. On a 6, the guardian goes berserk. While berserk, the guardian attacks the nearest creature it can see. If it can’t reach a creature, it attacks an object. The guardian stays berserk until it is destroyed or restored to full hit points.

Bloodied Haste

While the guardian is bloodied, its speed is doubled, it gains a +2 bonus to AC, it has advantage on Dexterity saving throws , and it can use its slam as a bonus action.

Constructed Nature

Guardians dont require air, sustenance, or sleep.

Immutable Form

The guardian is immune to any effect that would alter its form.

Magic Resistance

The guardian has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack

The guardian attacks twice with its slam.

Slam

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature it makes a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage dealt. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A greater restoration spell or similar magic removes the reduction.

About Clay Guardian

Clay Guardian is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 133 hit points (derived from 14d10+56).

Clay Guardian has communication capabilities including understands the languages of its creator but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Clay Guardian

2 tips available

When using Clay Guardian in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Clay Guardian

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Clay Guardian?: Clay Guardian has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Clay Guardian?: Clay Guardian is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Clay Guardian speak?: Clay Guardian can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.