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Walking Statue

Large · Construct · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

66 (7d10+28)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Condition Immunities

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

Traits

Bludgeoning Weakness

When the statue takes more than 10 bludgeoning damage from one attack, it falls prone.

False Appearance

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

Spell-created

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

Actions

Smash

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

About Walking Statue

Walking Statue is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 66 hit points (derived from 7d10+28).

GM Tips: Using Walking Statue

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Walking Statue

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Walking Statue?: Walking Statue has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Walking Statue?: Walking Statue is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.