Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Skills
Languages
understands the languages of its creator but can't speak
Resistances & Immunities
Traits
Ambusher
In the first round of combat, the golem has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has surprised.
False Appearance
While the caltrop golem is scattered, it is indistinguishable from a normal pile of caltrops.
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.
Magic Weapons
The golem’s weapon attacks are magical.
Reform
If the golem is scattered and has at least 1 hit point, it can reform as a bonus action in any space containing at least one of its caltrops without provoking an opportunity attack. If it reforms within 5 feet of a prone creature, it can make one slam attack against that creature as part of this bonus action.
Scatter
As a bonus action, the bearing golem can disperse, scattering its caltrops in a 15-foot cube, centered on the space it previously occupied. A creature moving through a space containing any of the golem’s caltrops must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or stop moving this turn and take 1 piercing damage. Taking this damage reduces the creature's walking speed by 10 feet until the creature regains at least 1 hit point. A creature moving through the area at half speed doesn't need to make the save. While scattered, the bearing golem can’t attack or move, except to reform, and it can’t be targeted by attacks or spells. It can still take damage from spells that deal damage in an area.
Actions
Multiattack
The golem makes two slam attacks. Alternatively, it uses its Steel Shot twice.
Scattershot
The golem's body explodes. Each creature within 15 feet of the golem must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 36 (8d8) piercing damage and is knocked prone. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and isn't knocked prone. The golem immediately scatters.
Slam
+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 piercing damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Steel Shot
+7 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 2d6+4 piercing damage.
Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.
About Caltrop Golem
Caltrop Golem is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d8+30).
Caltrop 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 Caltrop Golem
2 tips available
GM Tips: Using Caltrop Golem
When using Caltrop Golem in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
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Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles
Player Guide: Facing Caltrop Golem
2 strategies available
Player Guide: Facing Caltrop Golem
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
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Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses
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 6.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 4,200 XP
- Hard: 6,300 XP
- Deadly: 8,400 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 Caltrop Golem?
- Caltrop Golem has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
- What type of creature is Caltrop Golem?
- Caltrop Golem is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Caltrop Golem speak?
- Caltrop Golem can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.
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