Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language you and your DM agree is appropriate for your character. 

Your are a Humanoid.

You are of Medium size, usually between 5 to 7 feet.

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Arcane Constructs possess a remarkable resilience and efficiency stemming from their metallic and magical nature. Immune to disease, they do not require food, drink, or even air to sustain themselves, although they can choose to eat or drink for enjoyment or social reasons. Instead of sleeping, these constructs enter a state of "recharging" for 4 hours each day. During this period, they absorb ambient arcane energy, remaining fully conscious and aware of their surroundings. This recharging process is essential for their function and can be accelerated if they are in areas rich with magical energy. While recharging, Arcane Constructs do not sleep or dream, maintaining constant vigilance. However, you need to interrupt the charging process in order to interact with your surroundings; meaning you need to continue it afterwards.

Arcane Constructs benefit from their sturdy, metallic bodies, which grant them a +2 bonus to Armor Class (AC), showcasing their innate resilience and ability to withstand physical threats. This natural armor is a testament to the durability of their metal framework, crafted and sustained by powerful arcane forces. However, this same magical infrastructure imposes a limitation: they cannot wear heavy armor. The interference caused by heavy armor disrupts the delicate balance of magic within the construct, potentially leading to malfunctions or a total loss of functionality. 

Arcane Constructs possess eyes imbued with magical essence, granting them enhanced vision in low-light conditions. This trait provides them with Darkvision up to 60 feet, allowing them to see in dim light as if it were bright light, and in complete darkness as if it were dim light. However, in these conditions, they perceive the world in shades of grey, unable to discern colors. This exceptional sight is a direct result of the arcane energies that power them, ensuring they can navigate and react to their surroundings even when natural light is scarce.

Drawing upon their intrinsic magical essence, Arcane Constructs have the ability to absorb spells directed at them, provided these spells are relatively weak compared to their own spellcasting capabilities. When a spell of a level lower than half the Arcane Construct's spellcasting level (rounded down) targets them, they can absorb the spell, nullifying its effects entirely. For instance, an Arcane Construct with a spellcasting level of 4 can absorb spells of level 0 and 1. To absorb level 0 spells, your spellcasting level needs to be at least 3. The absorbed magic is not only neutralized but also used to shorten the construct's recharging process, allowing them to gather arcane energy more quickly. 

Arcane Constructs possess a unique magical core that enables them to cast Artificer spells without the need for a traditional spellcasting focus such as thieves' tools or artisans' tools. This core, a wellspring of arcane energy, allows them to channel and shape their magic directly from within themselves. This trait reflects the construct's seamless integration of metal and magic, providing a self-sufficient means of spellcasting that bypasses the usual requirements. Whether in the heat of battle or during intricate crafting, the Arcane Construct can rely on their core to access and wield their magical abilities with ease and efficiency.