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Ahu-Nixta Mechanon

Medium · Construct · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

51 (6d8+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

understands Deep Speech and Void Speech but has limited speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Construct Nature

Doesn’t require air food drink or sleep.

Critical Malfunction

Critical hit vs. mechanon: 20% chance of striking its soul chamber casing stunning it until end of its next turn.

Soul Reactivation

Reduced to 0 hp stops functioning becoming inert. For the next hr if a Small or larger creature that isn’t a Construct or Undead dies within 30' of a deactivated mechanon a portion of creature’s soul is absorbed by mechanon and construct reactivates regaining all its hp + additional hp equal to the dead creature’s CR. If it remains inert for 1 hr it is destroyed and can’t be reactivated.

About Ahu-Nixta Mechanon

Ahu-Nixta Mechanon is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 51 hit points (derived from 6d8+24).

Ahu-Nixta Mechanon has communication capabilities including understands Deep Speech and Void Speech but has limited speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ahu-Nixta Mechanon

1 tips available

When using Ahu-Nixta Mechanon in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 10 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Ahu-Nixta Mechanon

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 10 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells 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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Ahu-Nixta Mechanon?: Ahu-Nixta Mechanon has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Ahu-Nixta Mechanon?: Ahu-Nixta Mechanon is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ahu-Nixta Mechanon speak?: Ahu-Nixta Mechanon can communicate in understands Deep Speech and Void Speech but has limited speech.