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Hoard Golem

Huge · Construct · CR 12 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

18 (natural armor)

161 (14d12 + 70)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 8400

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Constitution +9

Skills

Athletics +10 Perception +4

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 weapons

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Construct Nature

The golem doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Enchanted Weapons

The golem’s weapon attacks are magical. When the golem hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4d8 force damage (included in the attack).

Immutable Form

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

Magic Resistance

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

Strike with Awe

A creature that enters a space within 120 feet of the hoard golem or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks while it remains within 120 feet of the golem.

Actions

Multiattack

The hoard golem makes two Slam attacks.

Slam

+10 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10+6 plus 4d8 force damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage plus 18 (4d8) force damage.

Thieving Whirlwind

Recharge 5–6

The hoard golem partially disperses into a whirlwind of coins, gemstones, and other valuables then recoalesces. Each creature within 20 feet of the golem must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 44 (8d10) bludgeoning damage and loses one object it is wearing or carrying. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and doesn't lose an object. Each object the golem steals must weigh no more than 20 pounds and not be wrapped around or firmly attached to a creature. For example, the golem could steal a belt pouch full of coins or a creature's jewel-encrusted dagger, but it can't steal a creature's shirt or armor. The hoard golem steals objects of high value over those of minimal value. The stolen object becomes part of the golem's body and can't be retrieved until the golem dies.

About Hoard Golem

Hoard Golem is a huge construct with a Challenge Rating of 12. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 161 hit points (derived from 14d12 + 70).

Hoard Golem 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 Hoard Golem

2 tips available

When using Hoard 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 Hoard 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 12.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 16 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 15,600 XP
Hard: 23,400 XP
Deadly: 31,200 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 Hoard Golem?: Hoard Golem has a Challenge Rating of 12, making it appropriate for parties of level 12.0.
What type of creature is Hoard Golem?: Hoard Golem is a Huge Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Hoard Golem speak?: Hoard Golem can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.