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Runic Colossus

Gargantuan Construct · Unaligned · CR 21

  • Construct
  • Gargantuan
  • Tier 4

Ranges across ruins; Runic Colossus lists at CR 21 as a gargantuan construct (unaligned).

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
21
Type
Construct
Size
Gargantuan
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
60
Habitats
Ruins
Sources

Ecology

Runic Colossus 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 ruins regions. It is gargantuan-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Runic Colossus 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

Runic Colossus appears in published 5e bestiaries. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 21 monstersAll ConstructsRuins

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Frequently Asked Questions about Runic Colossus

What is the challenge rating of Runic Colossus?
Runic Colossus's challenge rating is 21. A party in this band fits levels 17+.
What type of creature is Runic Colossus?
Runic Colossus is classified as a construct in D&D 5e, gargantuan size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Runic Colossus live?
Runic Colossus is typically encountered in Ruins.
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