Stone Golem

• Large Construct, Unaligned
• Armor Class: 18 (natural armor)
• Hit Points: 150 (15d10 + 60)
• Speed: 30 ft.

Stats

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22 (+6)	9 (-1)	20 (+5)	3 (-4)	11 (+0)	1 (-5)

Saving Throws

• CON: +10
• WIS: +4

Damage Immunities

• Acid, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren’t Adamantine

Condition Immunities

• Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned

Senses

• Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages

• Understands the languages of its creator but can’t speak

Challenge

• 12 (8,400 XP)

Traits

• Immutable Form: The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
• Magic Resistance: The golem has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
• Siege Monster: The golem deals double damage to objects and structures.

Actions

• Multiattack: The golem makes two slam attacks.
• Slam: Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.
• Slow (Recharge 5-6): The golem targets one or more creatures it can see within 10 feet of it. Each target must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw against this magic. On a failed save, a target can’t use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can’t make more than one attack on its turn. In addition, the target can take either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. These effects last for 1 minute. A target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Reactions

• Magic Absorption: If the golem is targeted by a spell that requires an attack roll and the attack misses, or if the golem succeeds on a saving throw against the spell, the golem can use its reaction to absorb the spell’s energy, regaining hit points equal to the spell’s level × 10.

Legendary Actions

• The golem can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The golem regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
  • Slam Attack: The golem makes one slam attack.
  • Magic Absorption (Costs 2 Actions): The golem uses its Magic Absorption reaction.
  • Stone Barrage (Costs 3 Actions): The golem releases a barrage of stones from its body in a 15-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Tactics

• In combat, a Stone Golem would utilize its immense strength and durability to engage foes head-on. It would prioritize attacking enemies with its powerful slam attacks, aiming to incapacitate or eliminate them quickly. If faced with magical threats, it would use its Magic Resistance and Magic Absorption to mitigate incoming spells. Additionally, it would employ its Slow ability to hinder particularly dangerous adversaries, giving itself an advantage in combat. Finally, if surrounded by multiple foes, it might unleash its Stone Barrage legendary action to deal significant damage to all nearby targets.

This golem has a humanoid body made from stone. A stone golem is 9 feet tall and weighs around 2,000 pounds. Its body is frequently stylized to suit its creator. For example, it might look like it is wearing armor, with a particular symbol carved on the breastplate, or have designs worked into the stone of its limbs.

Source(s) 3.5E Monster Manual I, 3E Monster Manual I, Monstrous Compendium Volume 1, 1E Monster Manual 1, Monstrous Manual

	Stone Golem	Greater Stone Golem
	Large construct	Huge construct
Hit Dice	14d10+30 (107 hp)	42d10+40 (271 hp)
Initiative	-1	-2
Speed	20 ft. (4 squares)	20 ft. (4 squares)
Armor Class	26 (-1 size, -1 Dexterity, +18 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 26	27 (-2 size, -2 Dexterity, +21 natural), touch 6, flat-footed 27
Base Attack/Grapple	+10/+23	+31/+52
Attack	Slam +18 melee (2d10+9)	Slam +42 melee (4d8+13)
Full Attack	2 slams +18 melee (2d10+9)	2 slams +42 melee (4d8+13)
Space/Reach	10 ft./10 ft.	15 ft./15 ft.
Special Attacks	slow	slow
Special Qualities	construct traits, damage reduction 10/adamantine, Darkvision 60 ft., immunity to magic, Low-Light Vision	construct traits, damage reduction 10/adamantine, Darkvision 60 ft., immunity to magic, Low-Light Vision
Saves	Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +4	Fort +14, Ref +12, Will +14
Abilities	Strength 29, Dexterity 9, Constitution -, Intelligence -, Wisdom 11, Charisma 1	Strength 37, Dexterity 7, Constitution -, Intelligence -, Wisdom 11, Charisma 1
Skills	–	–
Feats	–	–
Environment	Any	Any
Organization	Solitary or gang (2-4)	Solitary or gang (2-4)
Challenge Rating	11	16
Treasure	None	None
Alignment	Always neutral	Always neutral
Advancement	15-21 HD (Large); 22-42 (Huge)	–
Level Adjustment	–	–

Combat

Stone golems are formidable opponents, being physically powerful and difficult to harm.

Slow (Su) A stone golem can use a slow effect, as the spell, as a free action once every 2 rounds. The effect has a range of 10 feet and a duration of 7 rounds, requiring a DC 17 Will save to negate. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Immunity to Magic (Ex) A stone golem is immune to any spell or spell-like ability that allows Spell Resistance. In addition, certain spells and effects function differently against the creature, as noted below.

• A transmute rock to mud spell slows a stone golem (as the slow spell) for 2d6 rounds, with no saving throw, while transmute mud to rock heals all of its lost hit points.
• A stone to flesh spell does not actually change the golem’s structure but negates its damage reduction and immunity to magic for 1 full round.

Construction

A stone golem’s body is chiseled from a single block of hard stone, such as granite, weighing at least 3,000 pounds. The stone must be of exceptional quality, and costs 5,000 gp. Assembling the body requires a DC 17 Craft (sculpting) check or a DC 17 Craft (stonemasonry) check.

CL 14th; Craft Construct, antimagic field, geas/quest, symbol of stunning, caster must be at least 14th level; Price 90,000 gp; Cost 50,000 gp + 3,400 XP.

Greater Stone Golem

A greater stone golem is 18 feet tall and weighs around 32,000 pounds. It resembles a typical stone golem in all respects, except that the Will save DC is 31 against its slow ability.

CL 14th; Craft Construct, antimagic field, geas/quest, symbol of stunning, caster must be at least 14th level; Price 196,000 gp; Cost 105,000 gp + 7,640 XP.

See Also Golem, Golem Iron