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Animated Object, Armor 5e

Medium Construct, Unaligned

The Animated Object, Armor is a medium construct in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1 (200 XP). It has 18 AC and 33 hit points. An empty suit of plate mail that moves with ghostly purpose, its joints creaking softly as gauntleted hands flex with remembered muscle memory. Dented and scarred from battles past, it stands sentinel...

Armor Class

18

Hit Points

33

Challenge

1

200 XP

An empty suit of plate mail that moves with ghostly purpose, its joints creaking softly as gauntleted hands flex with remembered muscle memory. Dented and scarred from battles past, it stands sentinel with hollow eye slits that seem to watch everything.

Speed Walk 25ft
STR +2 (14)
DEX +0 (11)
CON +1 (13)
INT -5 (1)
WIS -4 (3)
CHA -5 (1)
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison, Psychic, Poison
Condition Immun. Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified
Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 6
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Antimagic False
Construct

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1 • 200 XP

Combat Role

Medium Construct (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Artificers, Animated Armor, Flying Swords, Shield Guardians
Encounter Hook: Executing ancient sentinel protocols in a long-abandoned treasury, immune to persuasion or psychological deception.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Animated Object, Armor?

Animated Object, Armor is a Challenge Rating 1 creature, granting 200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Animated Object, Armor?

Animated Object, Armor has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 33 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Animated Object, Armor?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Animated Object, Armor (CR 1) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

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