Homebrew Stone-Golem Species Details
Golems are sick.
Stone-Golem Traits
Your Golem character has the following traits.Ancient Knowledge.
You gain Proficiency on all History checks.
Breathless
You have no need for air and can therefore breathe underwater, however because of your dense body you cannot swim and just walk along the bottom of water.
Rocky Touch
Once per long rest your character can cast stone shape at will.
Clumsy and Loud
Because of your size and rocky frame, you make a lot of noises.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2.
Your Strength score increases by 1.
Age
A typical Golem is between 1000 to 5000 years old. The maximum lifespan of the Golem remains a mystery; so far, Golems have shown no signs of deterioration due to age.
Alignment
Most Stone Golems lean toward neutral alignments as they are so ancient and made from the earth herself. However some that have seen the wickedness of the world and its powers can be evil.
Size
Your size is Large. Your height can range from a measly 4ft all the way to a mighty 9ft.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Golem Type
Your body has built-in defensive layers, which determine your armor class. You gain no benefit from wearing armor, but if you are using a shield, you apply its bonus as normal.
These variants cannot be changed once selected and you are born as this type of Golem.
| Variant | Recommendation | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Stone | This is the base Golem, useful for melee types. | 14 + Your dex bonus. |
| Gemstone | This is a shiny Golem with specks of gemstones scattered throughout, useful for spellcasters. | 11 + your dex modifier + advantage on arcana checks. |
| Moss-Covered/Floral | This is a Golem that naturally grows fauna on it, useful for rangers or druids. | 13 + your dex modifier + advantage on nature/animal handling checks. |
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common.
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