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Golem, Origami

Large · Construct · CR 7 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

114 (12d10+48)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 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 +0

Languages

understands creator's languages, can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic; nonmagic bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing attacks not made with adamantine weapons

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone

Traits

Construct Nature

Doesn’t require air food drink or sleep.

False Appearance (Unfolded Form)

Motionless indistinguishable from ordinary paper screen tapestry or similar flat paper/fabric art.

Immutable Form

Immune: form-altering spells/effects.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Magic Weapons

Weapon attacks are magical.

Standing Leap (Frog Form)

Its long jump is up to 30' and its high jump is up to 15 ft. with or with o a running start.

Bonus Actions

Fold

Reshape papery body to resemble Large dragon Large swan or Med frog. Use again to unfold into Large flat piece of fabric/paper. Stats except size same in each form. Unfolded if it dies.

About Golem, Origami

Golem, Origami is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 114 hit points (derived from 12d10+48).

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

GM Tips: Using Golem, Origami

1 tips available

When using Golem, Origami 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 Golem, Origami

1 strategies available

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 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Golem, Origami?: Golem, Origami has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Golem, Origami?: Golem, Origami is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Golem, Origami speak?: Golem, Origami can communicate in understands creator's languages, can't speak.