Questions tagged [constructs]
For questions related to constructed beings. These are beings that have been built and/or granted life by mechanical or magical means. This includes creatures like golems and clockworks, but does not include the undead.
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Why does the Decaying rune add less damage than other runes?
The 8th level Decaying rune deals 1d4 Void damage, even to constructs:
When you hit with the weapon, add 1d4 void damage [...] Unlike normal void damage, the void damage from a decaying rune damages ...
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Does the Sunburst spell blind constructs?
Does the sunburst spell blind constructs?
Sunburst is a 8th-level evocation with reflex save.
As I can read from the construct type entry on the SRD, they are not immune to blindness (except from ...
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What does the transmute golem spell mean by "subtype"?
The transmute golem spell states in the description that "Both types of golems must share the same subtypes, if any". What exactly does it mean by subtype?
I've been interpreting it that a ...
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What's the maximum amount of Constructs you can have active at one time?
I'm on a bit of a Construct schtick right now, and my character is aiming specifically to make the most constructs possible. The roadmap is Lvl 13 College of Creation Bard/Lvl 3 Battle Smith Artificer,...
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Is there any way to improve the tripping thrust ability of a Nimblewright?
Nimblewrights are intelligent constructs in the Monster Manual II that have the following ability:
Tripping Thrust (Ex): A nimblewright's rapier-hand attacks are powerful enough to push over ...
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How can I get my homunculus to take class levels?
Is there anyway to direct a homunculus crafted by an Artificer to take levels in either player character or non-player character classes? I'm aware of ways to advance their racial hit die, and I know ...
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What are some powerful anti-construct spells that target Fortitude?
What Fortitude-targeting spells are big threats to Constructs?
I'm curious about spells that are strong versus constructs. I'm particularly curious about ones that target Fortitude (since they count ...
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In 5e If a Ranger takes "Constructs" as a favored enemy, does that include Warforged? [duplicate]
Simple questions for "Rules as Written" that came up in our newest Eberron campaign.
If a Ranger takes "Constructs" as a favored enemy, does that include Warforged?
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Does a spell stored in a Shield Guardian retain maximum damage from Overchannel?
The party evoker has a Shield Guardian.
In the last session he hit 14th level and obtained Overchannel.
It is clear to me that if he used Overchannel when casting a spell on the Guardian, to be stored ...
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Why are animated things susceptible to sleep? [closed]
Why are animated things susceptible to sleep?
I had an encounter with an animated knife and broom and it is possible to send them to sleep. It seems counterintuitive to me.
Can someone give me an idea ...
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Are golems subject to spells and effects that would affect an elemental?
In the description portion of flesh golem, I found this passage:
Elemental Spirit in Material Form. The construction of a golem begins with the building of its body, requiring great command of the ...
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Construct modification cost
When using the modifications listed under Building and Modifying Constructs, are the costs of the modifications, the price you pay to craft it, or to purchase it? IE: Construct armor has a cost of ...
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Does a PC's shield guardian make death saving throws?
So, you have a shield guardian, and its amulet, too! It's got 142 hp, and regenerates 10 hp a round; it's invincible, right?! No. All too soon something will knock it down to 0. What then?
Does ...
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How to heal a shield guardian?
The shield guardian has a creature type of "construct". While the shield guardian is able to regenerate hit points, that may be insufficient to keep one on its feet in combat, so additional ...
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Does a Shield Guardian concentrate on the stored spells it casts?
The party evoker obtained the shield guardian and amulet available in the published adventure
and is considering storing the Greater Invisibility spell in the guardian, with instructions to cast it ...
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