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Animated Object, Rug of Smothering 5e

Large Construct, Unaligned

The Animated Object, Rug of Smothering is a large construct in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 12 AC and 33 hit points. An ornate carpet with intricate patterns that seem to writhe and shift across its woven surface, its edges curling upward like grasping fingers. Rich burgundy and gold threads depict scenes of ancient...

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

33

Challenge

2

450 XP

An ornate carpet with intricate patterns that seem to writhe and shift across its woven surface, its edges curling upward like grasping fingers. Rich burgundy and gold threads depict scenes of ancient hunts, and the rug moves with the fluid grace of a manta ray.

Speed Walk 10ft
STR +3 (17)
DEX +2 (14)
CON +0 (10)
INT -5 (1)
WIS -4 (3)
CHA -5 (1)
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison, Psychic, Poison
Condition Immun. Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified
Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 6
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Antimagic Damage Transfer False
Construct

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

Combat Role

Large 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, Rug of Smothering?

Animated Object, Rug of Smothering is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Animated Object, Rug of Smothering has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 33 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Animated Object, Rug of Smothering?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Animated Object, Rug of Smothering represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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