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Lotus Golem

Large · Construct · CR 9 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

82 (11d10+22)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +4

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 19

Saving Throws

Strength +6 Dexterity +8

Skills

Athletics +6 Perception +9

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold, fire, poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't adamantine

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Arcane Pool

The lotus golem absorbs energy from nearby spellcasting. Most lotus golems hold 1 charge point at any given time but can hold up to 4. As a bonus action while casting a spell within 5 feet of the lotus golem, the golem's controller can expend the golem's charge points to cast the spell without expending a spell slot. To do so, the controller must expend a number of charge points equal to the level of the spell.

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.

Water Walker

The golem can move across the surface of water as if it were harmless, solid ground. This trait works like the water walk spell.

Actions

Arcane Water

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d12+2 plus 2d6 force damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d12 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) force damage.

Multiattack

The lotus golem makes two arcane water attacks.

Reactions

Arcane Absorption

When a spell is cast within 30 feet of it, the golem absorbs some of the spell's potency. If it is a spell that forces a saving throw, the DC to succeed drops by 2. If it is a spell with an attack roll, the attack roll has disadvantage. The golem regains 20 hp and gains 1 charge point in its Arcane Pool.

About Lotus Golem

Lotus Golem is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 82 hit points (derived from 11d10+22).

Lotus 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 Lotus Golem

2 tips available

When using Lotus 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 Lotus 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 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Lotus Golem?: Lotus Golem has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Lotus Golem?: Lotus Golem is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lotus Golem speak?: Lotus Golem can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.