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Crusher

Large · Construct · CR 10 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

115 (11d10+55)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-2

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 5900

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Clockwork Nature

A clockwork doesnt require air, nourishment, or rest, and is immune to disease.

Immutable Form

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

Actions

Crush

The crusher moves up to its Speed in a straight line. While doing so it can attempt to enter Large or smaller creatures spaces. Whenever the crusher attempts to enter a creatures space the creature makes a DC 17 Dexterity or Strength saving throw (the creatures choice). If the creature succeeds at a Strength saving throw the crushers movement ends for the turn. If the creature succeeds at a Dexterity saving throw the creature may use its reaction if available to move up to half its Speed without provoking opportunity attacks. The first time on the crushers turn that it enters a creatures space the creature is knocked prone and takes 50 (10d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage. A creature is prone while in the crushers space.

Ram

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d8+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (4d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the crusher moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack the attack deals an extra 18 (4d8) bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Overclock

Recharge 5–6

The crusher takes the Dash action.

About Crusher

Crusher is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 20 and possesses 115 hit points (derived from 11d10+55).

GM Tips: Using Crusher

2 tips available

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

Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases

Player Guide: Facing Crusher

2 strategies available

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

Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 10.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 13 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 11,000 XP
Hard: 16,500 XP
Deadly: 22,000 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 Crusher?: Crusher has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Crusher?: Crusher is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.