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Flesh Golem

Medium · Construct · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

9 (natural armor)

127 (15d8 + 60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Construct

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus -1

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 10

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity -1 Constitution +4 Intelligence -2 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Languages

Understands Common plus one other language but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning, poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Aversion to Fire

If the golem takes Fire damage, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.

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 remains so until it is destroyed or it is no longer Bloodied. The golem's creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by taking an action to make a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check; the golem must be able to hear its creator. If this check succeeds, the golem ceases being berserk until the start of its next turn, at which point it resumes rolling for the Berserk trait again if it is still Bloodied.

Immutable Form

The golem can't shape-shift.

Lightning Absorption

Whenever the golem is subjected to Lightning damage, it regains a number of Hit Points equal to the Lightning damage dealt.

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.

Slam

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. 13 (2d8 + 4) Bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) Lightning damage.

About Flesh Golem

Flesh Golem is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 9 and possesses 127 hit points (derived from 15d8 + 60).

Flesh Golem has communication capabilities including Understands Common plus one other language but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Flesh Golem

1 tips available

When using Flesh Golem in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Flesh Golem

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Flesh Golem?: Flesh Golem has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Flesh Golem?: Flesh Golem is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Flesh Golem speak?: Flesh Golem can communicate in Understands Common plus one other language but can't speak.