Bolt-Thrower

Stat block

Cha

1

Con

14

Dex

16

Int

1

Str

6

Wis

6

Speed

Walk: 15; Climb: 15

Senses

blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond that range), passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception: 0

Actions

• Multiattack. The bolt-thrower attacks once with each of its crossbows.
• Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
• Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.

Damage immunities

poison, psychic

Special abilities

• Clockwork Sights. The bolt-thrower does not have disadvantage on attack rolls when making ranged attacks within 5 feet of a hostile creature.
• Rooted. The bolt-thrower can use a bonus action to anchor itself to or detach itself from a surface. While anchored, the bolt-throwers Speed is 0, and a DC 20 Strength check is required to detach it. A bolt-thrower cannot use its heavy crossbow unless it is anchored.

Condition immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned