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Clockwork Hound

Medium · Construct · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts

12 (natural armor)

71 (11d8+22)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +4

Skills

Athletics +7 Perception +4

Languages

understands Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Environments

Forest or Jungle Urban

Traits

Diligent Tracker

Clockwork hounds are designed to guard areas and track prey. They have advantage on all Wisdom (Perception) and Wisdom (Survival) checks when tracking.

Immutable Form

The clockwork hound is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.

Magic Resistance

The clockwork hound has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Explosive Core

The mechanism that powers the hound explodes when the construct is destroyed. All creatures within 5 feet of the hound take 7 (2d6) fire damage, or half damage with a successful DC 12 Dexterity saving throw.

Tripping Tongue

+5 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 1d8 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) slashing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

About Clockwork Hound

Clockwork Hound is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 71 hit points (derived from 11d8+22).

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

GM Tips: Using Clockwork Hound

1 tips available

When using Clockwork Hound 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 Hound

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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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Clockwork Hound?: Clockwork Hound has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Clockwork Hound?: Clockwork Hound is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Clockwork Hound speak?: Clockwork Hound can communicate in understands Common.