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Dread Walker Excavator

Large · Construct · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

16 (natural armor)

75 (10d10+20)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Wisdom +6

Skills

Perception +6

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Arcane Instability

When the excavator is reduced to half its maximum hp or fewer, unstable arcane energy begins to pour from its metal body. A creature that touches the unstable excavator or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6) force damage.

Spider Climb

The excavator can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Excavation Beam

+7 to hit, range 30/60 ft (9.1/18.3 m). Hit: 5d6 force damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (5d6) force damage.

Foreleg

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The excavator makes two foreleg attacks.

About Dread Walker Excavator

Dread Walker Excavator is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d10+20).

GM Tips: Using Dread Walker Excavator

2 tips available

When using Dread Walker Excavator in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Dread Walker Excavator

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Dread Walker Excavator?: Dread Walker Excavator has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Dread Walker Excavator?: Dread Walker Excavator is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.