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Bolt-Thrower

Small Construct

AC
14
HP
44
Speed
15
CR
2

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 44 (8d6+16)

Speed 15 ft., climb 15 ft.


STR
6 (-2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
1 (-5)
WIS
6 (-2)
CHA
1 (-5)

Skills Perception +0

Damage Immunities poison, psychic

Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond that range), passive Perception 14

Challenge 2


Traits

Clockwork Sights. The bolt-thrower does not have disadvantage on attack rolls when making ranged attacks within 5 feet of a hostile creature.

Rooted. The bolt-thrower can use a bonus action to anchor itself to or detach itself from a surface. While anchored, the bolt-throwers Speed is 0, and a DC 20 Strength check is required to detach it. A bolt-thrower cannot use its heavy crossbow unless it is anchored.

Actions

Multiattack. The bolt-thrower attacks once with each of its crossbows.

Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.

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