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Dragonflesh Golem

Large · Construct · CR 10 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

18 (natural armor)

115 (11d10+55)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 5900

Initiative Bonus -2

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

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with adamantine weapons

Damage Resistances

acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

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.

Actions

Bite

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+6 plus 1d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Claws

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6+6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) slashing damage.

Elemental Breath

Recharge 5–6

The dragonflesh golem exhales energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) fire damage and 21 (6d6) damage of another type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Roll a d4 to determine the additional damage type: 1 is acid, 2 is cold, 3 is lightning, and 4 is poison.

Multiattack

The dragonflesh golem uses Terror Stare. It then makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Terror Stare

The dragonflesh golem chooses a creature that can see its eyes within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the golem's Terror Stare for the next 24 hours.

About Dragonflesh Golem

Dragonflesh 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 115 hit points (derived from 11d10+55).

Dragonflesh 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 Dragonflesh Golem

3 tips available

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

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.
Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.
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 Dragonflesh Golem

3 strategies available

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

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.
Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.
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 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 Dragonflesh Golem?: Dragonflesh Golem has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Dragonflesh Golem?: Dragonflesh Golem is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dragonflesh Golem speak?: Dragonflesh Golem can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.