Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Languages
understands the languages of its creator but can't speak
Resistances & Immunities
Traits
Boiler Weakness
If the steam golem starts its turn immersed in water, or if it was soaked with at least 20 gallons of water on its previous turn, it risks losing steam pressure in its boiler. The steam golem must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or its internal fire is extinguished. Until its internal fire is relit, the golem’s speed is halved, its AC is reduced by 2, and it must repeat the saving throw at the start of each of its turns. On a failure, it stops repeating this saving throw and becomes dormant, effectively dead until the fire is relit. A Medium or smaller creature within 5 feet of the golem can take an action to relight the golem’s internal fire, making it active again.
Construct Nature
The golem doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Heated Weapons
The steam golem’s weapon attacks are magical. When the golem hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4d8 fire 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.
Actions
Axe Arm
+13 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+8 plus 4d8 fire damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d6 + 8) slashing damage plus 18 (4d8) fire damage.
Long Axe
+13 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 4d8+8 plus 4d8 fire damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (4d8 + 8) slashing damage plus 18 (4d8) fire damage.
Multiattack
The steam golem makes one Axe Arm attack and one Long Axe attack.
Steam Blast
The steam golem releases a blast of steam in a 30-foot cone or in a 10-foot-radius cloud that extends from it, spreading around corners. Each creature in the area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Reactions
Whistle
When a creature the steam golem can see within 30 feet of it casts a spell, the steam golem emits a shriek from its twin steam whistles. The spellcaster must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or the spell fails and has no effect.
About Steam Golem
Steam Golem is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a unaligned alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 171 hit points (derived from 18d10 + 72).
Steam 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 Steam Golem
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GM Tips: Using Steam Golem
When using Steam Golem in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Player Guide: Facing Steam Golem
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Player Guide: Facing Steam Golem
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Encounter Building Calculator
Encounter Building Calculator
Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 13.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 17 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 18,200 XP
- Hard: 27,300 XP
- Deadly: 36,400 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Steam Golem?
- Steam Golem has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
- What type of creature is Steam Golem?
- Steam Golem is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Steam Golem speak?
- Steam Golem can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.
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