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Clay Golem

Large · Construct · CR 9 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

14 (natural armor)

123 (13d10 + 52)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-1

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +3

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 9

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity -1 Constitution +4 Intelligence -4 Wisdom -1 Charisma -5

Languages

Common plus one other language

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, poison, psychic

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Acid Absorption

Whenever the golem is subjected to Acid damage, it takes no damage and instead regains a number of Hit Points equal to the Acid damage dealt.

Berserk

Whenever the golem starts its turn Bloodied, roll 1d6. On a 6, the golem goes berserk. On each of its turns while berserk, the golem attacks the nearest creature it can see. If no creature is near enough to move to and attack, the golem attacks an object. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to be berserk until it is destroyed or it is no longer Bloodied.

Immutable Form

The golem can't shape-shift.

Magic Resistance

The golem has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The golem makes two Slam attacks, or it makes three Slam attacks if it used Hasten this turn.

Slam

Cost 1

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 ft. 10 (1d10 + 5) Bludgeoning damage plus 6 (1d12) Acid damage, and the target's Hit Point maximum decreases by an amount equal to the Acid damage taken.

Bonus Actions

Hasten

The golem takes the Dash and Disengage actions.

About Clay Golem

Clay 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 123 hit points (derived from 13d10 + 52).

Clay Golem has communication capabilities including Common plus one other language. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Clay Golem

2 tips available

When using Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay Golem?: Clay Golem has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Clay Golem?: Clay Golem is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Clay Golem speak?: Clay Golem can communicate in Common plus one other language.