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The Siphon-Construct

The Siphon-Construct
Stat Block
CR 8
,
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
18
Hit Points
120
Speed
30 ft.
str
18
+4
dex
12
+1
con
18
+4
int
2
-4
wis
10
+0
cha
1
-5

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Aether Siphon.As a bonus action, the construct can drain magical energy from a spellcaster within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or lose its lowest-level spell slot.
Lightning Vulnerability.The construct is vulnerable to lightning damage.

Actions

Aether-Beam (Recharge 5-6).The construct fires a beam in a 60-foot line. Each creature in the area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8) force damage on a failed save.
Slam.Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Ecology

The Siphon-Construct is a rusted, ancient automaton from the height of the Kigum Empire. Originally built as maintenance drones for the global Aether-network, many have been reawakened and reprogrammed by fanatical druids to defend the ancient Mana-Siphons. They are a complex mix of brass gears, copper tubing, and pulsing Aether-conduits that hum with a high-pitched, mechanical whine.

Combat Mechanics

The construct can "siphon" magical energy from nearby spellcasters, using the drained power to fuel its devastating "Aether-Beam"—a 60-foot line of raw magical energy. It possesses a high AC due to its reinforced brass plating but is vulnerable to lightning damage, which can cause its internal circuits to short, temporarily stunning the machine. It can also release a burst of steam as a reaction to being hit in melee.

Loot

The heart of the machine is a "Prismatic Power-Core," a high-capacity Aether-battery that is invaluable to artificers and can be used to power a variety of complex mechanical devices.