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Stone Golem

Large · Construct · CR 10 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

18 (natural armor)

220 (21d10 + 105)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 5900

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 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +6 Dexterity -1 Constitution +5 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +0 Charisma -5

Languages

Understands Common plus two other languages but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Immutable Form

The golem can't shape-shift.

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Force Bolt

Cost 1

+9 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 4d10 force damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +9, range 120 ft. 22 (4d10) Force damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The golem makes two attacks, using Slam or Force Bolt in any combination.

Slam

Cost 1

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+6 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. 15 (2d8 + 6) Bludgeoning damage plus 9 (2d8) Force damage.

Bonus Actions

Slow

The golem casts the Slow spell, requiring no spell components and using Constitution as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17).

About Stone Golem

Stone Golem is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 220 hit points (derived from 21d10 + 105).

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

GM Tips: Using Stone Golem

2 tips available

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

Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases

Player Guide: Facing Stone Golem

2 strategies available

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

Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 10.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 13 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 11,000 XP
Hard: 16,500 XP
Deadly: 22,000 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 Stone Golem?: Stone Golem has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Stone Golem?: Stone Golem is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Stone Golem speak?: Stone Golem can communicate in Understands Common plus two other languages but can't speak.