# Golem, Grave Dirt >[!rimg]+ > ![[Placeholder2.png]] *Preceded by the smell of carrion, this humanoid creature is formed of moist (almost muddy) earth, mixed in with small bone bits, teeth, and rotting cloth scraps, topped with a dirt-encrusted humanoid skull. Its legs are short and thick, and its chest and arms somewhat tapering* <div class="grid-container"><div class="MON">Grave Dirt Golem</div> <div class="CR">CR 9 (6,400 XP)</div> <div class="SOU">Libris Mortis pg. 105</div> <div class="SYS">Dungeons & Dragons 3.5</div></div> N Large Construct **Init** -1 **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; **Perception** +0 #### defense **AC** 20, 8 touch, 21 flat-footed (-1 Dex, +12 natural, -1 size) **hp** 91 (11d10+30) **Fort** +3, **Refl** +2, **Will** +3 **Feint** —, **Demoralize** — **DR** 5/adamantine and bludgeoning **Immune** construct traits, magic #### offense **Speed** 20 ft. (cannot run) **Melee** 2 slams +16 (1d6+6 plus soiled wound) **Space** 10 ft., **Reach** 10 ft. **Special Attacks** berserk #### statistics **Str** 23, **Dex** 9, **Con** —, **Int** —, **Wis** 11, **Cha** 1 **BAB** +11, **CMB** +18, **CMD** 27, **TA** +16, **RTA** +9 **Skills** Perception +0 #### special abilities ### Berserk (Ex) When a grave dirt golem enters combat, there is a cumulative 1% chance each round that its elemental spirit breaks free and the golem goes berserk. The uncontrolled golem goes on a rampage, attacking the nearest living creature or smashing some object smaller than itself if no creature is within reach, then moving on to spread more destruction. The golem’s creator, if within 60 feet, can try to regain control by speaking firmly and persuasively to the golem, which requires a DC 19 Charisma check. It takes 1 minute of inactivity by the golem to reset the golem’s berserk chance to 0%. ### Immunity to Magic (Su) A grave dirt golem is immune to any spell or spell-like ability that allows spell resistance. In addition, certain spells and effects function differently against the creature, as noted below. * A move earth spell drives the grave dirt golem back 120 feet and deals 3d12 points of damage. * A disintegrate spell slows the golem (as the slow spell) for 1d6 rounds and deals 1d12 points of damage. * An earthquake spell cast directly at a grave dirt golem stops it from moving on its next turn and deals 5d10 points of damage. The golem receives no saving throw against any of these effects. * Any magical attack against a grave dirt golem that deals electricity damage heals 1 point of damage for every 3 points of damage it would otherwise deal. If the amount of healing would cause the golem to exceed its full normal hit points, it gains any excess as temporary hit points that last for up to 1 hour. A grave earth golem need not make a saving throw against magical attacks that deal electricity damage. ### Soiled Wound (Ex) The wound inflicted by a grave dirt golem is caked with grave dirt. Suffused with negative energy, the soiled wound deals an extra 2d4 points of negative energy damage on the round subsequent to its delivery, after which the dirt in the wound becomes inert. #### tactics No one likes to be hit by a grave dirt golem because its fi lth fouls the wounds of its enemies. #### ecology **Terrain** Any **Organization** Solitary, pair, or gang (3–4) **Treasure** None **Advancement** 12–18 HD (Large); 19–33 HD (Huge) This humanoid golem is composed of magically coherent grave earth. A grave dirt golem wears no clothing, though sometimes the clothing or the gear of past victims can be found mixed in with the medium of its form. A grave dirt golem cannot speak or make any vocal noise. It walks and moves with a slow, clumsy gait. It weighs around 800 pounds. ### Construction A grave dirt golem’s body must be formed from a volume of grave soil (soil dug from the immediate vicinity of a grave). This soil must weigh at least 1,000 pounds, and it must be treated with rare oils and powders worth at least 1,500 gp. Creating the body requires a DC 15 Craft (sculpting) check. CL 11th; [[Craft Construct]], animate objects, commune, resurrection, caster must be at least 11th level; Price 36,500 gp; Cost 18,250 gp.