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Gorgon 5e

Large Construct, Unaligned

The Gorgon is a large construct in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 19 AC and 114 hit points. This mechanical bull gleams with bronze scales and iron plates, steam hissing from the gaps in its armor as molten eyes burn like forge fires. Green vapor seeps from its nostrils with each breath, and...

Armor Class

19

Hit Points

114

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

This mechanical bull gleams with bronze scales and iron plates, steam hissing from the gaps in its armor as molten eyes burn like forge fires. Green vapor seeps from its nostrils with each breath, and the ground beneath its hooves turns to stone at its passing.

Speed Walk 40ft
STR +5 (20)
DEX +0 (11)
CON +4 (18)
INT -4 (2)
WIS +1 (12)
CHA -2 (7)
Skills Perception +4
Condition Immun. Petrified
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Trampling Charge
Construct

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Large 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 Gorgon?

Gorgon 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 Gorgon?

Gorgon has an Armor Class (AC) of 19 and approximately 114 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Gorgon?

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

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