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Golem, Flesh 5e

Medium Construct, Neutral

The Golem, Flesh is a medium construct in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 9 AC and 93 hit points. Stitched together from mismatched body parts, this grotesque humanoid lurches forward with unnatural jerky movements, its patchwork skin held together by thick black thread. Dead eyes stare from a fac...

Armor Class

9

Hit Points

93

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

Stitched together from mismatched body parts, this grotesque humanoid lurches forward with unnatural jerky movements, its patchwork skin held together by thick black thread. Dead eyes stare from a face that seems assembled from multiple corpses, while the scent of preserving chemicals mingles with decay.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +4 (19)
DEX -1 (9)
CON +4 (18)
INT -2 (6)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -3 (5)
Damage Immun. Immune: Lightning, Poison
Condition Immun. Nonadamantine, Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Creator

Special Traits & Features

Berserk Aversion of Fire Immutable Form Lightning Absorption Magic Resistance Magic Weapons
Construct

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Medium Construct (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
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 Golem, Flesh?

Golem, Flesh is a Challenge Rating 5 creature, granting 1,800 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Golem, Flesh?

Golem, Flesh has an Armor Class (AC) of 9 and approximately 93 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Golem, Flesh?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Golem, Flesh represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.

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