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 [[File:Stone Golem.jpg|left|540px|thumb]]
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-== Form ==
+Stone golems can only [[Roll to Hit|be hit]] by '''+2 magical weapons''' or greater, making them particularly difficult to damage through conventional means. Magical attacks targeting them must include at least a +2 benefit to hit, such as spells like [[Shillelagh (spell)|shillelagh]] or higher-level applications of [[Melf's Arrow (spell)|Melf's arrow]]. Spells like [[Magic Missile (spell)|magic missile]] are wholly ineffective against them. These combined immunities, along with their physical resilience, make stone golems formidable adversaries that demand careful strategy to confront.
-== Advantages ==
+However, these creatures are vulnerable to [[Disintegrate (spell)|disintegration]], which can destroy them outright if successfully cast. Spells such as [[Stone to Flesh (spell)|stone to flesh]], [[Rock to Mud (spell)|rock to mud]], or [[Stone Shape (spell)|stone shape]] will not transform or reshape the stone golem despite their descriptions but can cause 1d6 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] per [[Experience Level|level]] of the caster when directed at the creature.
-However, golems are vulnerable to [[Disintegrate (spell)|disintegration]].  Spells such as [[Stone to Flesh (spell)|stone to flesh]], [[Rock to Mud (spell)|rock to mud]] or [[Stone Shape (spell)|stone shape]] will cause 1d6 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] per [[Experience Level|level]] of the caster, but cannot transform or reshape the stone golem, despite the spell description.
+Creatures that come within 20 ft. of the stone golem are subject to a '''slowing effect''', equivalent to the 3rd-level mage spell of the same name. This passive ability makes it difficult for foes to evade or manoeuvre effectively in the golem's presence.
-Creatures coming within 20 ft. of the stone golem will be '''slowed''', as the 3rd level mage spell.  Although the creature possesses a '''21 strength''', it does not receive to hit or damage bonuses.  The strength is notable only with regards to how much physical force it can apply towards [[Encumbrance|encumbrance]] or [[Structural Damage|structural damage]].
+While the stone golem possesses an extraordinary '''21 strength,''' this does not grant bonuses to hit or damage in combat. The notable strength applies to its ability to exert massive physical force, such as lifting or pushing heavy objects, smashing through barriers, or causing [[Structural Damage|structural damage]]. This immense power enhances its utility as a guardian or siege weapon.
 == Control ==
-Stone golems have no intelligence at all and must be given direct orders.  To do so, the creator must be within 60 ft. of the golem — and must be capable of shouting if the creature is further than 30 ft. away.  The golem can be ordered to "attack" (the golem will understand the creator's wishes as regards to whom or what), "stop," "protect" or "rampage."  '''Protect''' orders the golem to destroy or eject any creature other than the creator from entering a 30 ft. diameter circle of the creator's choosing.  '''Rampage''' will cause the creature to attack multiple targets until it's told to stop.  The golem can also be ordered to "go there," if the creator wants to send it to a specific place.  Once there, or if it's told to stop, the golem will wait until it's given another order by its creator.
+Stone golems are entirely devoid of intelligence and require direct orders from their creator to act. These orders must be issued within 60 ft. of the golem, with the creator needing to shout if the golem is more than 30 ft. away. Commands must be simple and specific, as the golem can only understand and respond to a limited range of instructions.
 See [[Bestiary]]
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 | attack = '''1''': [[Fist (attack)|fist]]
 | dmg = fist (4–32)
-| special = [[Magic to Hit|+2 weapon to hit]], [[Natural Immunities|natural immunities]],<br>[[Slow (spell)|slow]], [[Strength (ability stat)|strength (21)]]
+| special = [[Magic to Hit|+2 weapon to hit]], [[Natural Immunities|natural<br>immunities]], [[Slow (spell)|slow]],<br>[[Strength (ability stat)|strength (21)]]
 }}
 '''Stone golems''' are constructed animated beings formed from stone, most commonly granite. The intricate and demanding method of their creation is detailed under the [[Sage Study|sage study]], [[Golems (sage study)|golems]]. Like all golems, their creation serves a purpose tied to the agenda of their builder.  Often, stone golems are constructed to act as protectors, serving as unyielding guardians of treasures, tombs or fortresses. They may also be used as powerful weapons for waging war, imposing sentinels to provide security or as tools of malice designed to unleash destruction upon the creator's enemies. Their incredible strength and near-invulnerability make them highly effective in fulfilling these roles.

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 '''Stone golems''' are constructed animated beings formed from stone, most commonly granite. The intricate and demanding method of their creation is detailed under the [[Sage Study|sage study]], [[Golems (sage study)|golems]]. Like all golems, their creation serves a purpose tied to the agenda of their builder.  Often, stone golems are constructed to act as protectors, serving as unyielding guardians of treasures, tombs or fortresses. They may also be used as powerful weapons for waging war, imposing sentinels to provide security or as tools of malice designed to unleash destruction upon the creator's enemies. Their incredible strength and near-invulnerability make them highly effective in fulfilling these roles.
-[[File:Stone Golem.jpg|left|420px]]
+[[File:Stone Golem.jpg|left|540px|thumb]]
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 | THAC0 = 17
 | hpdie = d12
-| attack = fist
+| attack = '''1''': [[Fist (attack)|fist]]
-| dmg = 4–32
+| dmg = fist (4–32)
 | special = [[Magic to Hit|+2 weapon to hit]], [[Natural Immunities|natural immunities]],<br>[[Slow (spell)|slow]], [[Strength (ability stat)|strength (21)]]
 }}
 == Form ==
 Stone golems built of other types of stone, such as marble, limestone or varying metal ores, will weigh less than the number given, as these materials are less dense than granite.  The stone golem moves in a halting manner, compensated for by the creature's height.  It's head and hands are out of proportion with the rest of its body, with the head being far too small and the arms actually being larger than it's legs.  The creature will usually move upon all four limbs — when running, it will dig with its hands and hurl its legs between its arms in a slow, loping gallop.  It's only able to strike with one hand per [[Combat Round|round]].

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 == Advantages ==
-Being made of solid stone, these golems are '''naturally immune''' to [[Cold-based Attacks|cold]], [[Fire-based Attacks|fire]], [[Lightning (nature)|lightning]] and other similar [[Spellcasting|spell]] attacks.  They can be affected by some forms of [[Acid (substance)|acid]].  They have no consciousness of their own and cannot be affected by [[Sleep (spell)|sleep]] or [[Charm|charm]].  They don't breathe, and therefore cannot be affected by [[Gas Attacks|gas]] or most [[Breath Weapon|breath weapons]].  Obviously, they are impervious to [[Petrification|petrification]].  Because they can only [[Roll to Hit|be hit]] '''by +2 magical weapons''', any magical forms of damage must include a +2 benefit to hit (such as [[Shillelagh (spell)|shillelagh]], [[Melf's Arrow (spell)|Melf's arrow]] at higher levels).  [[Magic Missile (spell)|Magic missile]] cannot cause damage to them.  These combined immunities make the stone golem difficult to attack.
+Being made of solid stone, these golems are '''naturally immune''' to [[Cold-based Attacks|cold]], [[Fire-based Attacks|fire]], [[Lightning (nature)|lightning]] and other similar [[Spellcasting|spell]] attacks.  They can be affected by some forms of [[Acid (substance)|acid]].  They have no consciousness of their own and cannot be affected by [[Sleep (spell)|sleep]] or [[Charm|charm]].  They don't breathe, and therefore cannot be affected by [[Gas-based Attacks|gas]] or most [[Breath Weapon|breath weapons]].  Obviously, they are impervious to [[Petrification|petrification]].  Because they can only [[Roll to Hit|be hit]] '''by +2 magical weapons''', any magical forms of damage must include a +2 benefit to hit (such as [[Shillelagh (spell)|shillelagh]], [[Melf's Arrow (spell)|Melf's arrow]] at higher levels).  [[Magic Missile (spell)|Magic missile]] cannot cause damage to them.  These combined immunities make the stone golem difficult to attack.
 However, golems are vulnerable to [[Disintegrate (spell)|disintegration]].  Spells such as [[Stone to Flesh (spell)|stone to flesh]], [[Rock to Mud (spell)|rock to mud]] or [[Stone Shape (spell)|stone shape]] will cause 1d6 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] per [[Experience Level|level]] of the caster, but cannot transform or reshape the stone golem, despite the spell description.

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 {{Bestiarychart
 | name = Stone Golem
-| species = [[Construct|construct]]
+| species = [[Construct (entity)|construct]]
 | noapp = 1
 | behaviour = servant