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“Meet the Annihilator Robot: A towering, unstoppable scorpion-like war machine that captures the living and leaves nothing but ruin in its wake!”
The Annihilator Robot is a massive, scorpion-like construct towering over 20 feet tall, forged from dark, gleaming metal and adorned with rows of jagged, armored plating. Its jointed, arachnid legs end in razor-sharp talons, capable of both scuttling with unnerving speed and clinging to vertical surfaces. The annihilatorâs tail arches high above, ending in a plasma lance that crackles with lethal, otherworldly energy. Mounted on its forearms are integrated chain guns that hum with an endless supply of ammunition, ready to unleash torrents of suppressing fire upon any threat. Its movements are punctuated by tortured, metallic shrieks and the thrum of power, echoing its cold and relentless nature.
Annihilators are single-minded agents of destruction, programmed to raze structures, kill foes, and lay waste to anything in their path. However, they also exhibit a chilling, unexplained tendency to collect the unconscious and dying from battlefields, dragging these individuals to unknown locations, leaving their true purpose and programming a terrifying mystery.
They are most often found in desolate environmentsâruined cities, abandoned industrial complexes, and wastelandsâplaces where their destructive tendencies have ample room to unfold without constraint. Despite this, annihilators are known to wander far and wide in search of densely populated areas to decimate, driven by some unknown directive.
In combat, an annihilator employs a brutal Modus Operandi: it begins by assessing enemy strengths before unleashing a barrage of chain gun fire to pin down opponents, followed by swift, vicious melee strikes with its claws. It often uses its plasma lance to eliminate grouped or particularly resilient foes, showing a calculated and deadly efficiency.
While the true motivation of these machines is unclear, annihilators appear programmed for relentless extermination and devastation. Their tendency to gather unconscious captives suggests that they may be collecting resources, data, or even experimenting, driven by a hidden directive left by their creatorsâone that may be far more sinister than simple destruction.
Annihilator Robot 5e
Annihilator Robot Pathfinder
Annihilator Robot
Gargantuan Construct (Robot), Unaligned
Challenge Rating: 16 (15,000 XP)
Armor Class 22 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 350 (30d20 + 120)
Speed 50 ft., Climb 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 (+10) | 20 (+5) | 30 (+10) | 12 (+1) | 12 (+1) | 1 (-5) |
Saving Throws
- Str +18, Dex +12, Con +18, Int +8, Wis +8
Damage Resistances
- Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
- Poison, Psychic
Damage Immunities
Condition Immunities
- Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned
Senses
- Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Tremorsense 60 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages
- Understands Common and Primordial but cannot speak.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
- If the Annihilator Robot fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack
The Annihilator Robot makes three attacks: two with its claws and one with its plasma lance.
Claw Attack
- Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target.
- Hit: 3d10 + 10 slashing damage plus 2d8 lightning damage.
Integrated Chain Gun
- Ranged Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, range 200 ft., one target.
- Hit: 8d6 piercing damage.
Plasma Lance
- Recharge 3-6
- Ranged Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, range 120 ft., one target in a line.
- Hit: 30d6 radiant damage, and the target must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking half damage on a success.
Special Abilities
Booster Jets
As a bonus action, the Annihilator Robot can fly up to 60 ft. with poor maneuverability for 1 minute. It can use this ability 10 times per day.
Combined Arms
When the Annihilator Robot takes the Attack action, it can use its claws and integrated chain gun in a single action.
Suppressing Fire
As an action, the Annihilator Robot can fire its chain guns in a 100-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d6 piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Legendary Actions
The Annihilator Robot 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 Annihilator Robot regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
- Move: The Annihilator Robot moves up to half its speed.
- Claw Attack: The Annihilator Robot makes one claw attack.
- Plasma Blast (Costs 2 Actions): The Annihilator Robot uses its Plasma Lance.
Lore
The Annihilator Robot is a colossal construct of unknown origin, rumored to have been created as a weapon of mass destruction in an ancient war. With its scorpion-like form, it is a harbinger of doom, driven to eradicate all that stands in its way. Legends tell of its rampages through towns and villages, where it leaves nothing but destruction in its wake, gathering prisoners for purposes unknown. Despite its fearsome power, some speculate that it is not entirely without purpose, as it often seems to operate with a certain level of sentience.
Role in the Game
The Annihilator Robot serves as a formidable foe in high-level campaigns, a challenge for parties that have grown accustomed to overcoming powerful monsters. Its diverse attack capabilities and legendary actions allow it to control the battlefield, making it a memorable encounter that tests the party’s strategy and teamwork.
This towering, scorpion-like construct makes tortured shrieks as it moves, its metallic weapons thrumming with otherworldly energy.
Source Inner Sea Bestiary pg. 43
Originally posted in Archives of Nethys
The first known annihilator rampaged, destroying dozens of towns and villages before retreating with more than a dozen prisoners. Since then, increasing numbers of these immense and devastating robots have been spotted. Annihilators seem driven to destroy structures and slaughter living foes, yet they often gather up the dying and unconscious from battlefields – their purpose for keeping these battered but still-living prisoners is unknown.
| Annihilator Robot CR 16 |
| XP 76,800 N Gargantuan construct (robot) Init +6; Senses darkvision 120 ft., Low-Light Vision, tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +24 |
| Defense |
| AC 31, touch 9, flat-footed 28 (+2 Dexterity, +1 Dodge, +22 natural, -4 size) hp 250 (20d10+60 plus 80 hp force field) Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +7 Defensive Abilities hardness 10; Immune cold, construct traits; Resist electricity 30, fire 30 Weaknesses vulnerable to critical hits, vulnerable to electricity |
| OFFENSE |
| Speed 50 ft., Climb 30 ft.; booster jets Melee 2 claws +28 (2d6+12/19-20) Ranged 2 integrated chain guns +19 (8d6/4) Space 20 ft., Reach 20 ft. Special Attacks combined arms, plasma lance, suppressing fire |
| STATISTICS |
| Strength 34, Dexterity 15, Constitution -, Intelligence 14, Wisdom 13, Charisma 1 Base Atk +20; CMB +36 ; CMD 53 (61 vs. trip) Feats Combat Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Deadly Aim, Dodge, Great Fortitude, Improved Critical (chain gun), Improved Initiative, Mobility, Skill Focus (Acrobatics), Weapon Focus (chain gun) Skills Acrobatics +28 (+36 when jumping), Climb+20, Intimidate +15, Perception+24, Sense Motive +24 Languages Common, Hallit |
| SPECIAL ABILITIES |
| Booster Jets (Ex) As a swift action up to 10 times per hour, an annihilator robot can gain a Fly speed of 60 feet (poor maneuverability) for a duration of 1 minute. Chain Guns (Ex) These advanced firearms have a range increment of 200 feet, automatically reload as a free action, and never misfire. An annihilator’s core can process scrap metal into new ammunition, effectively giving the annihilator infinite ammo with these weapons. Combined Arms (Ex) When taking a full attack action, an annihilator can attack with melee and ranged integrated weapons simultaneously. Plasma Lance (Ex) As a standard action once every 3 rounds, an annihilator may fire a 120-foot-long line of plasma from its tail. All creatures in this area take 20d6 points of plasma damage (Reflex DC 22 halves). The save DC is Intelligence-based. Suppressing Fire (Ex) As a standard action, an annihilator can use its chain guns to fire in a 100-foot cone. When it does so, it makes a single chain gun attack against every target in this area. |
| ECOLOGY |
| Environment any Organization solitary Treasure none |