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Manastorm Golem

Medium · Construct · CR 8 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

90 (12d10+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Truesight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 9

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, cold, fire, lightning, necrotic, poison, psychic, radiant, thunder

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from magical weapons

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Amorphous

The manastorm golem can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Limited Mutability

Any spell or effect that would alter the golem's form only alters it for 1 round. Afterwards, the manastorm golem returns to its humanoid-shaped cloud 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.

Mystic Messages

The manastorm golem can communicate with its maker via magical whispers at a distance up to 120 feet. Only its master hears these messages and can reply. Its messages go through solid objects but rm are halted by stone, magical silence, a sheet of lead, and similar obstacles. Its voice can travel through keyholes and around corners.

Actions

Force Bolt

+6 to hit, range 120/480 ft (36.6/146.3 m). Hit: 4d10+3 force damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 120/480 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (4d10 + 3) force damage.

Multiattack

The golem makes two slam attacks. If both attacks hit a single living creature, the creature is stunned until the end of its next turn.

Slam

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+3 force damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) force damage.

About Manastorm Golem

Manastorm Golem is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 90 hit points (derived from 12d10+24).

Manastorm 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 Manastorm Golem

2 tips available

When using Manastorm Golem 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.
Amorphous Movement: This creature can squeeze through spaces as small as 1 inch! Traditional barriers are ineffective. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers to contain it.

Player Guide: Facing Manastorm Golem

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.
Contain Amorphous Creature: This creature can squeeze through tiny spaces! Traditional barriers won't work. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers. 'Create Bonfire' can block movement.

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 Manastorm Golem?: Manastorm Golem has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Manastorm Golem?: Manastorm Golem is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Manastorm Golem speak?: Manastorm Golem can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.