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Clockwork Scorpion

Large · Construct · CR 9 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

95 (10d10+40)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

understands creator's languages but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

fire; nonmagic B/P/S attacks not made w/adamantine weapons

Condition Immunities

charmed, 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.

Reactions

Gas Nozzles

When it takes damage all within 5 feet: 5 (1d10) poison. If damage taken was fire gas ignites deals + 5 (1d10) fire.

About Clockwork Scorpion

Clockwork Scorpion is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 95 hit points (derived from 10d10+40).

Clockwork Scorpion has communication capabilities including understands creator's languages but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Clockwork Scorpion

1 tips available

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

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Clockwork Scorpion

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

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

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 Clockwork Scorpion?: Clockwork Scorpion has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Clockwork Scorpion?: Clockwork Scorpion is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Clockwork Scorpion speak?: Clockwork Scorpion can communicate in understands creator's languages but can't speak.