a stone or iron statuette worth at least 400gp
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You conjure raw materials and sculpt them into a construct, appearing in an unoccupied space you can see within range. It uses the Golem Spirit stat block, and you select either the Flesh, Stone, or Iron option when you cast the spell. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
The creature is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, it shares your initiative count, and takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands. If you don’t issue any command, it takes the Dodge action and moves only to avoid hazards.
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, certain values increase in its stat block.
Golem Spirit
Medium construct
- Armor Class 11 + the level of the spell (natural armor, Flesh) or 13 + the level of the spell (natural armor, Iron & Stone)
- Hit Points 50 + 15 for each spell level above 4th (Flesh) or 35 + 10 for each spell level above 4th (Iron & Stone)
- Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (+4) | 10 (0) | 16 (+3) | 6 (-2) | 10 (0) | 10 (0) |
- Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
- Damage Immunities (Flesh Only) Lightning
- Damage Immunities (Iron Only) Fire
- Senses passive Perception 10
- Languages understands the languages you speak
- Proficiency equals your bonus
Dissolving Rage (Flesh Only). When the golem starts its turn below half its maximum hit points, it goes berserk. It gains advantage on all its attacks, but loses 5 hit points at the end of its turn if it does not attack anything.
Slowing Smash (Stone Only). Once per turn when the golem hits a creature with an attack, it can force the target to make a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC. On a failure, the target's speed is halved and it can no longer take reactions until the end of its next turn.
Actions
Multiattack. The golem makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell's level (rounded down). Only one can be a Poisonous Gas attack, if available.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: your spell attack modifier to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8 + 4 + the spell's level bludgeoning damage.
Poisonous Gas (Iron Only). All other creatures within 5 feet must make a Constitution saving throw against your spell save DC. On a failure, they take 1d12 + the spell's level poison damage and are poisoned until the end of their next turn.
About Summon Golem
Summon Golem is a Level 4 level spell from the school of Conjuration.
This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 60.0 ft (18.3 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.
Spell Details
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Spell Details
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At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, certain values increase in its stat block.
Casting Tips
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Casting Tips
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Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.
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Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.
School of Magic: Conjuration
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School of Magic: Conjuration
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