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Paper Golem Swarm

Medium · Construct · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

55 (10d8+10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-2

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 8

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

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, stunned

Traits

False Appearance

While the paper golem swarm remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from ordinary sheets of paper.

Immutable Form

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

Ink Blot (Recharge 4-6)

As a bonus action, the paper golem applies ink to itself. The next time it hits a creature with a paper cut attack or whirlwind action, the creature must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 5 (2d4) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Magic Weapons

The paper golem's weapon attacks are magical.

Swarm

The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and it can move through any opening large enough for a piece of paper. The swarm can't regain hp or gain temporary hp.

Actions

Paper Cut

+5 to hit. Hit: 4d6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. Hit: 14 (4d6) slashing damage, or 7 (2d6) slashing damage if the swarm has half of its hp or fewer.

Whirlwind

Recharge 5–6

The air is momentarily filled with paper golems. Each creature within 5 feet of the swarm must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Paper Golem Swarm

Paper Golem Swarm is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 55 hit points (derived from 10d8+10).

Paper Golem Swarm 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 Paper Golem Swarm

1 tips available

When using Paper Golem Swarm 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.

Player Guide: Facing Paper Golem Swarm

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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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Paper Golem Swarm?: Paper Golem Swarm has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Paper Golem Swarm?: Paper Golem Swarm is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Paper Golem Swarm speak?: Paper Golem Swarm can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.