Medium Construct
Armor Class 18
Hit Points 30 (6d8 + 3)
Speed 0 ft.
STR
24 (+7)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
4 (-3)
WIS
4 (-3)
CHA
4 (-3)
Saving Throws STR +9, CON +5
Senses Blindsight, Darkvision, Tremorsense, Passive Perception 20
Languages --
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Traits

Limited Sentience. The arcane ballista is endowed with just enough sentience to see a target and attack it. As a result, it is immune to being frightened, stunned and charmed.

Limited Mobility. The arcane ballista can take either an action or a reaction each round, with bonus actions working normally. It also automatically fails any DEX skill checks or saving throws.

Actions

Concentrated Fire. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 40/600 ft, 1 target. Hit: 21 (6d6) force damage

Arcane Cone. A ballista may choose to target multiple targets with their attack by unleashing a blast of arcane energy. First, roll a d6 to determine the type of damage.

  • 1 - Fire
  • 2 - Cold
  • 3 - Lightning
  • 4 - Necrotic
  • 5 - Force
  • 6 - Acid

All creatures within a 30 foot cone of the ballista must make a DC 15 DEX saving throw or take 4d8 of the damage type specified by the d6 roll. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage.

Bonus Actions

Rotation. The arcane ballista may rotate 90 degrees along any access as a bonus action. 

Reactions

Concentrated Fire. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 40/80 ft, 1 target. Hit: 21 (6d6) force damage

Arcane Cone. A ballista may choose to target multiple targets with their attack by unleashing a blast of arcane energy. First, roll a d6 to determine the type of damage.

  • 1 - Fire
  • 2 - Cold
  • 3 - Lightning
  • 4 - Necrotic
  • 5 - Force
  • 6 - Acid

All creatures within a 30 foot cone of the ballista must make a DC 15 DEX saving throw or take 4d8 of the damage type specified by the d6 roll. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage.

Description

Arcane ballista are constructs created for impressive firepower in situations where all that matters is how hard they can hit.

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Monster Tags: construct

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