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Painted Phantasm

Medium · Construct · CR 7 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

97 (15d8+30)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Construct

Alignment Neutral

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +3

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 15

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

knows creator's, can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

nonmagic B/P/S attacks

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.

Bonus Actions

Painting Portal

Uses 10 ft. of move to step magically into one artwork within reach and emerge from 2nd artwork within 100' of 1st appearing in unoccupied space within 5 ft. of 2nd. If both are Large or larger can bring up to 3 willing creatures.

About Painted Phantasm

Painted Phantasm is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 97 hit points (derived from 15d8+30).

Painted Phantasm has communication capabilities including knows creator's, can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Painted Phantasm

2 tips available

When using Painted Phantasm in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Painted Phantasm

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

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 Painted Phantasm?: Painted Phantasm has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Painted Phantasm?: Painted Phantasm is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Painted Phantasm speak?: Painted Phantasm can communicate in knows creator's, can't speak.