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Robot Drone

Tiny · Construct · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

15 (natural armor)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Construct

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength -2 Dexterity +3 Constitution +1 Intelligence -3 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

prone,Construct Resilience

Damage Vulnerabilities

lightning

Traits

Construct Nature

The drone doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Construct Resilience

The drone is immune to poison and psychic damage, and it is immune to exhaustion and the charmed, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, and poisoned conditions.

Electrical Malfunction

Whenever the drone takes lightning damage, it must succeed on a DC 11 WIS save or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.

Point-Blank Shots

When the drone makes a ranged attack, it doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll from being within 5 feet of a hostile creature, though it may still have disadvantage from other sources.

Actions

Flame Jet

+5 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 2d4+3 fire damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4+3) fire damage.

Slam

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Fueled Escape

The drone takes the Dash or Disengage action, leaving a small cloud of fuel fumes behind it. Each creature within 5 feet must succeed on a DC 13 CON save or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.

About Robot Drone

Robot Drone is a tiny construct with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 21 hit points (derived from None).

Robot Drone 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 Robot Drone

2 tips available

When using Robot Drone 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.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Robot Drone

2 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.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Robot Drone?: Robot Drone has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Robot Drone?: Robot Drone is a Tiny Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Robot Drone speak?: Robot Drone can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.