
Iron Golem
Large construct · CR 16 · 15,000 XP
20 AC · 252 HP
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Stat block
- Type
- Large construct, unaligned
- Armor Class
- 20
- Hit Points
- 252 (24d10 + 120)
- Speed
- 30 ft.
- Challenge
- 16 (15,000 XP), proficiency +5
- Immunities
- fire, poison, psychic
- Condition immunities
- Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned
- Senses
- darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 10
- Languages
- Understands Common plus two other languages but can’t speak
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
Iron Golem odds against your Armor Class
Chance to hit, then average damage per attack once misses and critical hits are counted.
| Attack | AC 12 | AC 14 | AC 15 | AC 16 | AC 18 | AC 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladed Arm (+12) | 95% 30.7 dmg | 95% 30.7 dmg | 90% 29.1 dmg | 85% 27.6 dmg | 75% 24.5 dmg | 65% 21.3 dmg |
| Fiery Bolt (+10) | 95% 36 dmg | 85% 32.4 dmg | 80% 30.6 dmg | 75% 28.8 dmg | 65% 25.2 dmg | 55% 21.6 dmg |
Iron Golem hit points
The stat block uses the average, 252. Rolled, 24d10 + 120 lands anywhere from 144 to 360.
| Hit points | Chance |
|---|---|
| 198 or more | >99% |
| 252 or more | 51% |
| 306 or more | <1% |
| 338 or more | <1% |
Traits
Fire Absorption. Whenever the golem is subjected to Fire damage, it regains a number of Hit Points equal to the Fire damage dealt.
Immutable Form. The golem can’t shape-shift.
Magic Resistance. The golem has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The golem makes two attacks, using Bladed Arm or Fiery Bolt in any combination.
Bladed Arm. Melee Attack Roll: +12, reach 10 ft. Hit: 20 () Slashing damage plus 10 () Fire damage.
Fiery Bolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +10, range 120 ft. Hit: 36 () Fire damage.
Poison Breath. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: 55 () Poison damage. Success: Half damage.
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This page includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (“SRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. The averages, odds and tables are ours.