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Fractal Golem

Large · Construct · CR 8 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

18 (natural armor)

8 (1d10+3)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

-1

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 3900

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2 Stealth +4 Survival +5

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

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

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Fractalize

When the golem is reduced to 0 hp, it explodes. Each creature within 5 feet of it, except for other fractal golems, must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 4 (1d8) force damage and be pushed back 5 feet. Two duplicate fractal golems appear in the golem's space and the nearest unoccupied space, each with the same statistics as the original fractal golem, except one size smaller. When a Tiny duplicate of the golem is reduced to 0 hp, it explodes and doesn't duplicate. All duplicates act on the same initiative.

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

Slam

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

About Fractal Golem

Fractal Golem is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 8 hit points (derived from 1d10+3).

Fractal 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 Fractal Golem

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Fractal Golem

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Fractal Golem?: Fractal Golem has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Fractal Golem?: Fractal Golem is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fractal Golem speak?: Fractal Golem can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.