Clockwork Bronze Scout

Medium Construct, Unaligned

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 36 (8d8)

Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-5

Skills Perception +6, Stealth +7

Damage Immunities poison

Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16

Languages understands one language of its creator but can't speak

Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Traits

Earth Armor. The clockwork doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it burrows.

Magic Resistance. The clockwork has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Unusual Nature. The clockwork doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) lightning damage.

Lightning Flare (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Each creature in contact with the ground within 15 feet of the clockwork must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Lore

Gnomes' tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed Constructs but also has resulted in genuine advances, such as clockworks. The methods used to craft clockworks have been shared between gnome communities over many generations.