Homunculus
Monster Manual (2025) p. 172
- Size
- Tiny
- Type
- construct
- Alignment
- neutral
- AC
- 13
- Initiative
- 2
- Hit Points
- 4 (1d4+2)
- Speed
- walk 20 ft., fly 40 ft.
- Saving Throws
- Wis +2, Cha +0
- Immunities
- poison
- Condition Immunities
- charmed, poisoned
- Senses
- darkvision 60 ft.
- Passive Perception
- 10
- Languages
- understands Common plus one other language but can't speak
- Challenge
- 0
- Environment
- any
Traits
Proficiency Bonus
+2
Telepathic Bond
While the homunculus is on the same plane of existence as its master, the two of them can communicate telepathically with each other.
Actions
Bite
Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Piercing damage, and the target is subjected to the following effect. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12. Failure: The target has the Poisoned condition until the end of the homunculus's next turn. Failure by 5 or More: The target has the Poisoned condition for 1 minute. While Poisoned, the target has the Unconscious condition, which ends early if the target takes any damage.
Other data
description
A mage can create a cat-sized, obedient assistant called a homunculus through a ritual that uses the mage's blood. Each homunculus shares a telepathic bond with the mage who created it and loyally serves its creator. A homunculus is reduced to inert material if its creator dies. A homunculus's appearance reflects its creator's tastes. Roll on or choose a result from the Homunculus Features table to inspire a homunculus's form.
Homunculus Features:
| 1d8 | The Homunculus Has Features That Are... |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bat-like with tattered wings. |
| 2 | Made of soft metal and delicate gears. |
| 3 | Marked with its creator's symbol. |
| 4 | Similar to those of a winged humanoid. |
| 5 | Sprouting flowers and leaves. |
| 6 | Suggestive of its creator's appearance. |
| 7 | Underdeveloped and fleshy with beady eyes. |
| 8 | Woven and patchwork, like a well-loved toy. |