Grym

Eternal Protector of the Forge
Grym
Stats
Level 8
STR 24 (+7) DEX 6 (-2) CON 24 (+7) INT 3 (-4) WIS 11 CHA 1 (-5)
Race	Golem
Type	Construct
HP	300
AC	18
Movement Speed	11m / 37ft
Size	Large
Weight	5000kg / 10,000lbs
Proficiency Bonus	+3
Initiative	-2
Passive features
Adamantine Skin  Darkvision  Intense Adamantine Backlash  Opportunity Attack  Vengeful Guardian
Resistances
Character information
Location	The Adamantine Forge
Model

Grym is a powerful Construct that eternally protects The Adamantine Forge. It cannot be damaged without becoming Superheated first.

About Grym

Grym is the eternal golem guardian of The Adamantine Forge hidden away in Grymforge. It is made of adamantine and defends the forge against any who might try to use it.

If the Adamantine Forge is used, Grym will activate and attempt to destroy its users.

Abilities

Awaken:

Grym spends its first turn readying for combat.

Slam:

Hit a target and possibly knock it Prone.

• Attack roll: +10

4d8 + 7 (11~39) Bludgeoning (Strength save to negate)

• On Hit: Make a DC 18  Strength saving throw to avoid being knocked prone.

Quake:

Stomp the ground to cause a massive shockwave and knock nearby creatures Prone.

• DC 18  Strength saving throw to negate damage and avoid being knocked Prone.

3d4 (3~12) Bludgeoning

•  Range: 12 m / 40 ft

Combat Tactics

Grym is immune to all types of damage and can send melee attackers Reeling. Its Adamantine Skin passive causes Grym to be unable to take damage until it has been Superheated by standing in lava. This will also remove its Intense Adamantine Backlash passive. Grym's Vengeful Guardian passive causes it to attack the creature that most recently damaged it, which can be utilized to lure the golem into lava. Once superheated, Bludgeoning damage is most effective against Grym. The Adamantine Forge itself can also be weaponized against Grym, causing it to hammer Grym for 150 damage if it can be lured towards the central anvil while Superheated. Make sure to keep at least one party member by the lava valve since the lava will receded, making the golem practically invincible.

New Resistances when superheated:

Before the fight it is wise to spread out your party, putting your casters back and melee up front at where Grym will appear. Using elixirs such Elixir of Hill Giant Strength and Elixir of The Colossus will give a notable boost for your melee fighters. Before turning the valve, turn on Turn-Base Mode to prepare more short turn buffs. It is almost a must to give one of your melee characters Haste just for the extra attack and added AC. Applying weapon oils such as the Oil of Accuracy will give useful improvement to Attack. Lastly, ensure your using attacks that deal Bludgeoning, as Grym will take double damage from it.

Notable Loot

• Grymskull Helm

Gallery

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  Official Concept Render by Gino Luka Kölling, concept art by Jane Katsubo for Larian Studios

Achievements

A Grym Fate
Kill the Adamantine Golem without using the Forge Hammer.

Trivia and Notes

There is a Steam achievement for defeating Grym without using the forge hammer called, A Grym Fate. Despite his larger amount of HP and high AC, proper preparation with bludgeoning type weapons on a Fighter and/or Barbarian will quickly wear him down