Protector Prism
Small • Construct • Unaligned
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 31 (7d6 + 7)
Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
Initiative +3 (13)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (-5) | 12 (+1) | 12 (+1) | 1 (-5) | 12 (+1) | 1 (-5) |
Skills Perception +5
Damage Vulnerabilties force
Damage Immunities poison, psychic
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages understands master’s languages but can’t speak them
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Attunement. The prism can be attuned like a magical item. While attuned, its master knows the location of the prism at all times, and it follows all verbal commands of its master. While the prism is within 30 feet of its master, all damage its master takes is transferred to the prism, and its master has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.
Hardened Surface. The prism has a damage threshold of 10.
Magic Resistance. The prism has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Sentinel. The prism can’t be surprised.
Unusual Nature. The prism doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The prism makes two Zap attacks.
Zap. Ranged Spell Attack: +3, range 30 ft. Hit: 7 (2d6) lightning damage.
Dazing Pulse (2/Day). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 11, each creature in a 15-foot cone. Failure: 13 (3d8) thunder damage, and the target has disadvantage on attack rolls for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Success: Half damage.
BONUS ACTIONS
Covering Move. The prism moves up to half its speed towards its master.
Protector Prism
Small • Construct • Unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 10 (3d6)
Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
Initiative +2 (12)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (-5) | 10 (+0) | 10 (+0) | 4 (-3) | 10 (+0) | 1 (-5) |
Skills Perception +4
Damage Vulnerabilties force
Damage Immunities poison, psychic
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages understands master’s languages but can’t speak them
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Attunement. The prism can be attuned like a magical item. While attuned, its master knows the location of the prism at all times, and it follows all verbal commands of its master. While the prism is within 30 feet of its master, all damage its master takes is transferred to the prism, and its master has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.
Hardened Surface. The prism has a damage threshold of 5.
Magic Resistance. The prism has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Sentinel. The prism can’t be surprised.
Unusual Nature. The prism doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The prism makes two Zap attacks.
Zap. Ranged Spell Attack: +2, range 30 ft. Hit: 3 (1d6) lightning damage.
Dazing Pulse (1/Day). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 10, each creature in a 15-foot cone. Failure: 4 (1d8) thunder damage, and the target has disadvantage on attack rolls for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Success: Half damage.
BONUS ACTIONS
Covering Move. The prism moves up to half its speed towards its master.
Protector Prism
Small • Construct • Unaligned
Armor Class 15
Hit Points 82 (15d6 + 30)
Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
Initiative +5 (15)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (-5) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 4 (-3) | 14 (+2) | 1 (-5) |
Skills Perception +8
Damage Vulnerabilties force
Damage Immunities poison, psychic
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone
Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages understands master’s languages but can’t speak them
CR 5 (XP 1,100; PB +3)
Attunement. The prism can be attuned like a magical item. While attuned, its master knows the location of the prism at all times, and it follows all verbal commands of its master. While the prism is within 30 feet of its master, all damage its master takes is transferred to the prism, and its master has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.
Hardened Surface. The prism has a damage threshold of 15.
Magic Resistance. The prism has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Sentinel. The prism can’t be surprised.
Unusual Nature. The prism doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The prism makes two Zap attacks.
Zap. Ranged Spell Attack: +5, range 30 ft. Hit: 16 (3d10) lightning damage.
Dazing Pulse (2/Day). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 30-foot cone. Failure: 22 (4d10) thunder damage, and the target has disadvantage on attack rolls for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Success: Half damage.
BONUS ACTIONS
Covering Move. The prism moves up to half its speed towards its master.
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USING MONSTER VARIANTS
Monster variants allow the GM to adjust encounters to better match the party’s strength, narrative needs, or world-building logic. A weaker variant may represent a juvenile, wounded, or lesser specimen, while a stronger variant can serve as a leader, champion, ancient creature, or apex predator.
Variants can be used to fine-tune difficulty without changing the core identity of the monster, making them ideal for scaling encounters, reinforcing hierarchy within a faction, or creating memorable boss-style enemies. You can even use the same stat block but different variants in the same encounter if you want.
Design Note. Each monster is primarily balanced around its normal version. Weaker and stronger variants are derived adjustments and may not always preserve every tactical nuance or “feel” of the original creature. GMs are encouraged to review variants carefully and adjust abilities or tactics as needed to best suit their table.