Iron Golem

Monster Manual (2025) p. 181

Size: Large
Type: construct
Alignment: unaligned
AC: 20
Initiative: 10
Hit Points: 252 (24d10+120)
Speed: walk 30 ft.
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
Challenge: 16
Lineage: Golem
Environment: any

STR

DEX

−1

CON

INT

−4

WIS

CHA

−5

Traits

Proficiency Bonus

Treasure

Any: The monster's treasure hoard can include monetary treasure and any kinds of magic items.

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 (3d8 + 7) Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) Fire damage.

Fiery Bolt

Ranged Attack Roll: +10, range 120 ft. Hit: 36 (8d8) Fire damage.

Poison Breath (Recharge 6)

Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: 55 (10d10) Poison damage. Success: Half damage.

recharge

Other data

description

Their magical cores protected by mighty armor, iron golems defend important sites and objects. These golems are forged in bipedal forms, the details of which are decided by their creators. Many resemble armored guardians or legendary heroes. Iron golems confront their foes with a combination of overwhelming physical force and eruptions from their magical core. These magical blasts take the form of fiery bolts and poisonous emissions. Iron golems preserve and protect their charges for generations. Roll on or choose a result from the Iron Golem Orders table to inspire what commands an iron golem follows.

Iron Golem Orders:

1d4	The Iron Golem Follows Orders To...
1	Block a door that has never been opened, moving only when a prophecy is fulfilled.
2	Exhale poison gas whenever it can, pausing only when someone speaks a passphrase.
3	Pose as a statue until a community's hour of greatest need.
4	Stand atop the resting place of a powerful magic item.