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Possessed Pillar

Large Construct · Unaligned · CR 7

  • Construct
  • Large
  • Tier 2

As a large construct (unaligned), Possessed Pillar carries CR 7. Common in desert and urban environments. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 1.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
7
Type
Construct
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
20
Habitats
Desert, Urban
Sources
Tome of Beasts 1

Ecology

Possessed Pillar 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 desert regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Possessed Pillar 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

Possessed Pillar 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 7 monstersAll ConstructsDesertUrban

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Frequently Asked Questions about Possessed Pillar

What is the challenge rating of Possessed Pillar?
Listed CR for Possessed Pillar: 7. Match it to a party that fits levels 5-11.
What type of creature is Possessed Pillar?
Possessed Pillar is classified as a construct in D&D 5e, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Possessed Pillar live?
Possessed Pillar is typically encountered in Desert, Urban.
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