Nhimbaloth's Cutter
Level 8Attacks
Abilities
Harmed by sonic (6d6 untyped, 2d6 untyped from areas or persistent damage); healed by fire (area 2d6 healing HP); slowed by cold A golem is immune to spells and magical abilities other than its own, but each type of golem is affected by a few types of magic in special ways. These exceptions are listed in shortened form in the golem's stat block, with the full rules appearing here. If an entry lists multiple types (such as "cold and water"), either type of spell can affect the golem. • Harmed By Any magic of this type that targets the golem causes it to take the listed amount of damage (this damage has no type) instead of the usual effect. If the golem starts its turn in an area of magic of this type or is affected by a persistent effect of the appropriate type, it takes the damage listed in the parenthetical. • Healed By Any magic of this type that targets the golem makes the golem lose the slowed condition and gain HP equal to half the damage the spell would have dealt. If the golem starts its turn in an area of this type of magic, it gains the HP listed in the parenthetical. • Slowed By Any magic of this type that targets the golem causes it to be Slowed 1 for 2d6 rounds instead of the usual effect. If the golem starts its turn in an area of this type of magic, it's slowed 1 for that round. • Vulnerable To Each golem is vulnerable to one or more specific spells, with the effects described in its stat block.
Trigger The glass golem is targeted by a spell Effect The glass golem positions its magical, reflective surfaces to turn the spell back on the caster. It tries to counteract the spell by attempting an acrobatics check for its counteract check. If it successfully counteract the spell, the effect is turned back on the caster.
A glass golem is affected by the Shatter spell as though the golem were an unattended object.
The golem creates waves of baleful light that cast dim light in a 60-foot emanation. The light lasts until the start of the golem's next turn, after which the golem can't use Grim Glimmering for 1d4 rounds. A creature within the light or that enters the light must attempt a DC 23 will save. Success The creature is unaffected. Failure The creature is Dazzled for 1 round. Critical Failure The creature is Doomed 1 and Blinded for 1 round.
Description
Crafted of hardened glass and held together by magically treated lead, glass golems are both deadly guardians and works of exquisite art. Glass golems most often protect grand cathedrals or opulent palaces-testaments to the wealth and power of those they serve, or once served. Once spurred into action by the commands of their creators, glass golems are quicker and more agile than most other golems. Their sharp, blade-like limbs can easily sever veins and arteries, creating wounds that bleed profusely.
Of all the various types of golems, the glass golem is the one most akin to a work of art. Just as powerful aristocrats might use an ice golem for temperature regulation or a wood golem as an ego-boosting statue, a glass golem's colorful glass construction can elevate the beauty of any chamber by its mere presence.