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Ring Servant

Large · Construct · CR 8 · Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

15 (natural armor)

114 (12d10+48)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Neutral

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Wisdom +4

Skills

Athletics +8 Perception +4

Languages

understands the language of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

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

Traits

Immutable Form

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

Magic Weapons

The ring servant's slam attacks are magical.

Actions

Multiattack

The ring servant makes two slam attacks.

Ring of Destruction

Recharge 5–6

The ring servant discharges a spinning ring of magical energy. Each creature within 20 feet of the servant must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Slam

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d8+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

About Ring Servant

Ring Servant is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 114 hit points (derived from 12d10+48).

Ring Servant has communication capabilities including understands the language of its creator but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ring Servant

1 tips available

When using Ring Servant 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 Ring Servant

1 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.

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