Rust Monster
D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.
The Rust Monster is a Medium monstrosity, with Armor Class 14, 33 hit points, and Challenge Rating 1/2. The rust monster is a multi-legged subterranean scavenger that feeds exclusively on ferrous metals.
Stat Block
- Edition: D&D 5e 2024 rules
- Size: Medium
- Type: monstrosity
- Challenge Rating: 1/2
- Armor Class: 14
- Hit Points: 33
- Speed: 40 ft.
- STR: 13
- DEX: 12
- CON: 13
- INT: 2
- WIS: 13
- CHA: 6
Abilities & Attacks
Iron Scent. The rust monster can pinpoint the location of ferrous metal within 30 feet of itself. Actions Multiattack. The rust monster makes one Bite attack and uses Antennae twice. Antennae. The rust monster targets one nonmagical metal object—armor or a weapon—worn or carried by a creature within 5 feet of itself. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 11, the creature with the object. Failure: The object takes a -1 penalty to the AC it offers (armor) or to its attack rolls (weapon). Armor is destroyed if the penalty reduces its AC to 10, and a weapon is destroyed if its penalty reaches -5. The penalty can be removed by casting the Mending spell on the armor or weapon. Destroy Metal. The rust monster touches a nonmagical metal object within 5 feet of itself that isn't being worn or carried. The touch destroys a 1-foot Cube of the object. Reactions Reflexive Antennae. Trigger: An attack roll hits the rust monster. Response: The rust monster uses Antennae.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Rust Monster have?
33 hit points.
What is a Rust Monster's Challenge Rating?
Challenge Rating 1/2.
What is a Rust Monster's Armor Class?
AC 14.
How fast can a Rust Monster move?
Speed 40 ft.
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