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Arcane Scavenger

Large · Construct · CR 9 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

17 (natural armor)

127 (17d10+34)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Neutral

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Truesight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +8 Wisdom +7

Skills

Perception +3

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

force, poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Condition Immunities

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

Traits

Construct Nature

Doesn’t require air food drink or sleep.

Eldritch Overload

When reduced to half its max hp or fewer its speed is doubled and it gains additional action each turn. The action must be to Dash Disengage Hide or Use an Object or to make one Grabbing Claws or Excavation Beam attack. Effect lasts for 3 rounds. At end of its third turn the scavenger takes 10 (3d6) fire.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Ruinous Detonation

When it dies it explodes and each creature within 30' of it: 21 (6d6) force is flung up to 40' away from scavenger and is knocked prone (DC 16 Dex half damage and isn't flung or knocked prone).

About Arcane Scavenger

Arcane Scavenger is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 127 hit points (derived from 17d10+34).

GM Tips: Using Arcane Scavenger

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When using Arcane Scavenger in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Arcane Scavenger

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Arcane Scavenger?: Arcane Scavenger has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Arcane Scavenger?: Arcane Scavenger is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.