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Flying Sword

Small · Construct · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

10 (3d6)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Construct

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

piercing

Condition Immunities

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

Traits

False Appearance

While motionless, the sword is indistinguishable from a normal sword.

Spell-created

The DC for Dispel Magic to destroy this creature is 19.

Actions

Longsword

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+1 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage.

About Flying Sword

Flying Sword is a small construct with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 10 hit points (derived from 3d6).

GM Tips: Using Flying Sword

1 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Flying Sword

1 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Flying Sword?: Flying Sword has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Flying Sword?: Flying Sword is a Small Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.