Iron golem

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For a list of all golems, see list of golems.

iron golem 8
HP	116-151
HD	15
XP	805
Speed	7
AC	15
EV	3
Will	Immune
Attack1	35 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rF+++, rC+++, rElec+++, rPois+++, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rDrown
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Plant
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Large
Type	golem, iron golem
Flags	Artificial

A large, ponderous and very solid statue of metal, given the power of locomotion through some esoteric means.

Useful Info

Iron golems are tough, slow-moving constructs. They're immune to hostile enchantments and elemental damage.

Tips & Tricks

• Use its speed to your advantage, whether you're a caster or a melee brute. Iron golems are slow enough for anyone who isn't a devotee of Cheibriados to kite.
• To actually take down an iron golem, expect to have to pound on it for an extended period of time with physical attacks or spells like Airstrike, Earth Magic, or non-elemental Conjurations. Try luring it somewhere relatively safe so you aren't rudely interrupted by something capable of keeping up with you.
  • Lee's Rapid Deconstruction works well on iron golems. It has the added bonus of creating shrapnel that damages anything adjacent to the golem.
  • Bolt of Inaccuracy will also cut through their defenses, and their EV is low enough for it to have a decent chance of hitting.
• Don't let yourself get boxed in with an iron golem; they may be slow, but they're strong enough to mash a squishy wizard in a couple hits and deal serious damage to melee fighters.