D&D 5e Constructs
The D&D 5e SRD includes 9 creatures of the construct type, from low-CR minions to legendary threats. Tap any name for its full stat block, actions and lore.
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The constructs in the SRD
The 9 constructs here span CR 0 to CR 16, so the type covers several tiers of play — 5 large-sized and 2 medium-sized, with 2 more across other groups. Size matters more than the type label in practice, because it decides reach, grappling and how many of them fit in a corridor. Sort by challenge rating when you are building an encounter, and by size when you are working out whether the fight fits the room.
Running constructs
Constructs are the answer to a party that has learned to talk or frighten its way past everything. They cannot be charmed, cannot be reasoned with, do not flee, and are usually immune to poison and psychic damage, which shuts down several common builds. Use them when you specifically want a fight that has to be won rather than avoided — guardians, wards and anything left behind with an instruction.
What they need from you
Because they never retreat, constructs will fight to zero hit points and make fights longer than their CR suggests. Give them a condition instead: they stop when the intruder drops the artefact, or when the seal is restored. That turns a slog into a puzzle, which is what a guardian should be. Constructs also pair well with traps, since both are about the intent of whoever built the place.
Common questions
- How many constructs are in the D&D 5e SRD?
- The SRD includes 9 creatures of the construct type. The SRD is the free subset of the rules, so the published Monster Manual contains more.
- What does the construct creature type actually do mechanically?
- Creature type rarely changes a stat block on its own, but it determines what targets the creature. Spells, class features and magic items that single out a type — and the immunities common to that type — are where it matters. Check the individual stat block for the specific immunities and resistances.
- Where can I get printable stat cards for these creatures?
- Every creature on this page links to its full stat block. If you want them as physical cards to deal out at the table rather than pages to look up, the MakeMythic monster card bundle covers the creatures as printable stat cards with tokens and standees.
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