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Clockwork Hound

Medium Construct · Unaligned · CR 2

  • Construct
  • Medium
  • Tier 1

As a medium construct (unaligned), Clockwork Hound carries CR 2. Common in forest and urban environments. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 1.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
2
Type
Construct
Size
Medium
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
50
Habitats
Forest, Urban
Sources
Tome of Beasts 1

Ecology

Clockwork Hound is a built thing, requiring no food or rest; its presence in the world depends on whoever (or whatever) animates it. It is most often found in forest regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Clockwork Hound is follows its programming or its master's orders without deviation. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Clockwork Hound is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 1 (2016). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 2 monstersAll ConstructsForestUrban

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clockwork Hound

What is the challenge rating of Clockwork Hound?
Listed CR for Clockwork Hound: 2. Match it to a party that fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
What type of creature is Clockwork Hound?
Clockwork Hound is classified as a construct in D&D 5e, medium size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Clockwork Hound live?
You'll find Clockwork Hound in Forest, Urban according to the bestiary entry.
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