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Clockwork Pugilist

Medium · Construct · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

32 (5d8+10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

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

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Constitution +4

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Construct Nature

A clockwork pugilist doesn’t require air food drink or sleep.

Immutable Form

Immune: form-altering spells/effects.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Reactions

Get Down Sir!

When a creature within 5 ft. of the pugilist is targeted by a ranged attack or spell the pugilist steps in the way and the ranged attack or spell targets the pugilist instead.

Parry

+2 to its AC vs. one melee attack that would hit it. Must see attacker and have at least one hand empty.

About Clockwork Pugilist

Clockwork Pugilist is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 32 hit points (derived from 5d8+10).

Clockwork Pugilist has communication capabilities including Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Clockwork Pugilist

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Clockwork Pugilist

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Pugilist?: Clockwork Pugilist has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Clockwork Pugilist?: Clockwork Pugilist is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Clockwork Pugilist speak?: Clockwork Pugilist can communicate in Common.