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Clockwork Conductor

Small · Construct · CR 1/2 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

28 (8d6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Construct

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +1

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning, poison, psychic, thunder

Condition Immunities

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

Traits

Construct Nature

Doesn’t require air food drink or sleep.

Immutable Form

Immune: form-altering spells/effects.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Metronomic Aura

When a friendly creature within 20' of conductor makes an attack or Cha (Performance) check creature can treat d20 roll as a 10 instead of die’s actual roll.

Bonus Actions

Concerted Effort

Inspires itself or one friendly creature it can see within 30' of it until start of conductor's next turn. When target makes an attack roll or a Con save to maintain concentration on a spell target can roll d4 and add result to attack or save.

About Clockwork Conductor

Clockwork Conductor is a small construct with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 28 hit points (derived from 8d6).

Clockwork Conductor 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 Clockwork Conductor

2 tips available

When using Clockwork Conductor in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Clockwork Conductor

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Clockwork Conductor?: Clockwork Conductor has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Clockwork Conductor?: Clockwork Conductor is a Small Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Clockwork Conductor speak?: Clockwork Conductor can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.