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Altar Flame Golem

Large · Construct · CR 10 · Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

16 (natural armor)

152 (16d10+64)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Neutral

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison, psychic; bludgeoning, piercing and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with adamantine

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Aversion to Water

If the golem takes cold damage or is doused with at least three gallons of water, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.

Death Burst

When the altar flame golem is reduced to 0 hp, it explodes into shards of hot stone and fire. Each creature within 15 feet of it must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. An altar flame golem is not immune to the fire damage of another altar flame golem's death burst and doesn't absorb it.

False Appearance

While the golem remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an altar bearing an eternal flame.

Fire Absorption

Whenever the golem is subjected to fire damage, it takes no damage and instead regains a number of hp equal to the fire damage dealt. me

Immutable Form

The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.

Magic Resistance

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

Magic Weapons

The golem's weapon attacks are magical.

Actions

Flame Breath

Recharge 5–6

The golem breathes fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The altar flame golem makes two slam attacks.

Slam

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 plus 2d10 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 11 (2d10) fire damage.

About Altar Flame Golem

Altar Flame Golem is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 152 hit points (derived from 16d10+64).

Altar Flame Golem 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 Altar Flame Golem

1 tips available

When using Altar Flame Golem in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

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 Altar Flame Golem

1 strategies available

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

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 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 Altar Flame Golem?: Altar Flame Golem has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Altar Flame Golem?: Altar Flame Golem is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Altar Flame Golem speak?: Altar Flame Golem can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.