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2.0 KiB

Paper Golem Swarm

Medium Construct unaligned

  • Armor Class: 13
  • Hit Points: 55 (10d8+10)
  • Speed: fly 30 ft. walk 20 ft.
  • Challenge Rating: 3 (700 XP)
  • Source: Creature Codex, page 204
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
8 (-1) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 3 (-4) 7 (-2) 3 (-4)
  • Skills:
  • Damage Vulnerabilities: fire
  • Damage Immunities: poison, psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with adamantine
  • Condition Immunities: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, stunned
  • Senses: darkvision 30 ft., passive perception 8
  • Languages: understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Special Abilities

  • False Appearance: While the paper golem swarm remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from ordinary sheets of paper.
  • Immutable Form: The paper golem swarm is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
  • Ink Blot (Recharge 4-6): As a bonus action, the paper golem applies ink to itself. The next time it hits a creature with a paper cut attack or whirlwind action, the creature must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 5 (2d4) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
  • Magic Weapons: The paper golem's weapon attacks are magical.
  • Swarm: The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and it can move through any opening large enough for a piece of paper. The swarm can't regain hp or gain temporary hp.

Actions

  • Paper Cut: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. Hit: 14 (4d6) slashing damage, or 7 (2d6) slashing damage if the swarm has half of its hp or fewer.
  • Whirlwind (Recharge 5-6): The air is momentarily filled with paper golems. Each creature within 5 feet of the swarm must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.