Buy me a coffeeCrystal Golem
The sound of tinkling glass accompanies the movement of a dazzling clear crystal statue.
Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.
Tall and slender, this construct looks like a stylized humanoid with sharp features. They are almost excusively found in Atlantis.
Like all golems, a crystal golem is mindless, and follows its creator’s instructions explicitly and without emotion.
A crystal golem stands 7 feet tall and weighs 400 pounds.
| Crystal Golem | |
| Medium construct | |
| Hit Dice: | 9d10+20 (69 hp) |
| Initiative: | +2 |
| Speed: | 30 ft. (6 squares) |
| Armor Class: | 16 (+2 Dexterity, +4 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 14 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +6/+8 |
| Attack: | Hand +8 melee (2d10+2 [half-bludgeoning/half-piercing]) |
| Full Attack: | 2 hands +8 melee (2d10+2 [half-bludgeoning/half-piercing]) |
| Space/Reach: | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | Color ray |
| Special Qualities: | construct traits, damage reduction 10/bludgeoning and magic, Darkvision 60 ft., immunity to magic, Low-Light Vision |
| Saves: | Fort+3, Ref +5, Will +3 |
| Abilities: | Strength 14, Dexterity 14, Constitution -, Intelligence -, Wisdom 11, Charisma 1 |
| Skills: | – |
| Feats: | – |
| Environment: | Any |
| Organization: | Solitary or cluster (2-8) |
| Challenge Rating: | 7 |
| Treasure: | None |
| Alignment: | Always neutral |
| Advancement: | 10-18 HD (Medium); 19-27 HD (Large) |
| Level Adjustment: | – |
COMBAT
A crystal golem’s sharp, heavy hands deal both bludgeoning and piercing damage. Divide the damage in half and round down to determine the amount of each type of damage.
Color Ray (Su): Once every 2 rounds, as a swift action, a crystal golem may make a ranged touch attack against a single opponent within 20 feet (no range increment). If the attack hits, the target suffers the effects of a color
spray spell (Will DC 14 negates). The save DC is Constitution-based.
Immunity to Magic (Su): Crystal golems are immune to all spells or spell-like abilities that allow Spell Resistance, except as follows:
A shatter spell deals damage as normal to a crystalline creature.
A mending spell heals 1d6 points of damage to the golem, while a Make whole spell heals all of its lost hit points.
CONSTRUCTION
A crystal golem’s body is constructed from 400 pounds of crystal worth 2,000 gp. Assembling the body requires a DC 14 Craft (sculpting) check or a DC 14 Craft (stonemasonry) check.
CL 11th; Craft Construct, color spray, geas/quest, keen edge, caster must be at least 11th level; Price 20,000 gp; Cost 11,000 gp + 800 XP.
Originally appeared in Dungeon Magazine #42 (1993).