Homebrew Automoton Species Details

Automatons are varied and versatile, coming from factories, learning through labor and then set out of work. Their ambition and resourcefulness are commended, respected, and feared on many worlds. An automaton fits into 1 of 2 groups. Personified or mechanized.

Mechanized. You lean more to the precise, exact side of your machinery. Your movement speed is boosted by 5 ft, and you can jump 10ft higher. You gain the following abilities 

Sensors. You know when something is within 20 feet of you.

Split second reaction. You can impose disadvantage on an attack made against you after you are told the result of the roll. 2/long rest.

Scan. Take a bonus action to learn one stat,  vulnerability, resistance, or Immunity of another creature. 

Precision correction. You can reroll anything you roll 2 times every long rest. This upgrades to 3 uses at level 10.

Personified. you lean more to the creative and concious part of your machinery, you gain the following abilities and traits. Most automatons of this type wear clothes to express themselves.

Versatile. You gain proficiency in 2 skills of your choice.

Determination. If you fail a saving throw you can choose to suceed instead. ONCE per long rest.

Resilience. You are immune to being charmed or frightened 

Rage of the machine. You can add a d6 to any attack roll. This upgrades to 1d8 at 4th level 1d10 at 8th 1d12 at 14th and 1d20 at 17th level. This can be used 2 times every long rest.

 

 

 

creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
Speed: 30 feet

As a automaton, you have these special traits.

Resourceful

You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest.

Skillful

You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice.

Versatile

You gain an Origin feat of your choice.