The Dormant Colossus

Gargantuan construct · CR 10

A epic monster for D&D 5e.

The market's clamor shall stir the stone that sleeps beneath its floor.

Abilities

  • STR: 22 (+6)
  • DEX: 10 (+0)
  • CON: 20 (+5)
  • INT: 12 (+1)
  • WIS: 14 (+2)
  • CHA: 8 (-1)

Stats

  • Armor Class: 18 (natural armor)
  • Hit Points: 210 (20d12+80)
  • Speed: 30 ft., burrow 20 ft.
  • Saves: Str +8, Con +9
  • Challenge: 10 (5,900 XP)

Ancient Slumber

For four centuries the colossus has lain dormant beneath the bustling bazaar, its magical wards woven into the ancient stone foundations. While it remains asleep it is immune to psychic damage and cannot be charmed. If undisturbed, it regains 10 hit points at the start of each of its turns.

Stonebound Resilience

The creature's massive stone plating grants resistance to nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. When it takes damage, it may use its reaction to reduce that damage by 10.

Staggering Stomp

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 3d12+6 bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Rending Gaze

Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4d8 psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Tactics

Adventurers hear the market's daily din as a harmless hum until a sudden crash shatters the stone floor. The colossus awakens, using Staggering Stomp to upend stalls and scatter crowds, then sweeps the area with Rending Gaze to sow panic. It relies on Ancient Slumber to heal between rounds if combat stalls, and Stonebound Resilience to shrug off the swords of those who dare strike its basalt hide.

Tags: construct, gargantuan, market, slumber

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