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Construct Monsters

Browse D&D 5e monsters of the Construct creature type from the Monster Almanac bestiary. This index is built directly from active monsters in the database, so new type pages update automatically as creature links are added.

Found 67 monsters
Active types 14
Database loaded 1028 active monsters

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These links are generated from active monster records, not a hardcoded menu list.

Aberration77Beast102Celestial18Construct67Dragon110Elemental37Fey44Fiend116Giant22Humanoid139Monstrosity158Ooze23Plant30Undead85

Matching creatures

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Alchemical GolemUrban, DungeonCR 9Open monster →Animated ArmorDungeon, UrbanCR 1Open monster →Animated BallistaDungeon, RuinsCR 2Open monster →Cadaver CollectorExtraplanar, RuinsCR 14Open monster →CarrionetteUrban, DungeonCR 1Open monster →Clay GolemDungeon, UrbanCR 9Open monster →Clockwork DragonDungeon, RuinsCR 1Open monster →Clockwork HorrorDungeon, RuinsCR 2Open monster →Clockwork KrakenCoastal, DungeonCR 10Open monster →Clockwork Oaken BolterDungeon, ForestCR 5Open monster →Clockwork Stone DefenderDungeon, RuinsCR 4Open monster →Cogwork ArchivistUrban, DungeonCR 4Open monster →Doom GolemRuins, DungeonCR 16Open monster →Dragonbone GolemRuins, DungeonCR 14Open monster →Duergar HammererUnderdark, MountainCR 2Open monster →Duergar ScreamerUnderdark, DungeonCR 3Open monster →DuodroneExtraplanarCR 1/4Open monster →Elemental LocusDungeon, RuinsCR 8Open monster →Emerald Eye ConstructDungeon, RuinsCR 5Open monster →Eye GolemDungeon, RuinsCR 9Open monster →Fane GuardianRuins, ForestCR 8Open monster →FellforgedDungeon, RuinsCR 5Open monster →Flesh GolemDungeonCR 5Open monster →Flying SwordDungeonCR 1/4Open monster →Fractal MascotUrban, DungeonCR 1/4Open monster →Gearforged TemplarUrban, DungeonCR 7Open monster →GorgonGrassland, HillCR 5Open monster →GrisgolDungeon, RuinsCR 12Open monster →Hellfire EngineExtraplanar, UrbanCR 16Open monster →Helmed HorrorDungeon, UrbanCR 4Open monster →HomunculusUrban, DungeonCR 0Open monster →Iron CobraDungeon, RuinsCR 4Open monster →Iron GolemDungeon, UrbanCR 16Open monster →Living Bigby's HandDungeon, RuinsCR 4Open monster →Living Burning HandsRuins, UrbanCR 1Open monster →Living CloudkillRuins, UrbanCR 7Open monster →Living Lightning BoltUrban, DungeonCR 5Open monster →Living Unseen ServantDungeon, UrbanCR 0Open monster →MonodroneExtraplanarCR 1/8Open monster →Myrmidon ConstructDungeon, RuinsCR 7Open monster →NimblewrightUrban, DungeonCR 4Open monster →Oaken BolterForest, RuinsCR 5Open monster →OphanimExtraplanar, RuinsCR 10Open monster →Origami WarriorUrban, DungeonCR 2Open monster →Paper DrakeUrban, DungeonCR 2Open monster →Paper GolemUrban, DungeonCR 4Open monster →PentadroneExtraplanarCR 1Open monster →Possessed PillarDungeon, RuinsCR 4Open monster →QuadroneExtraplanarCR 1Open monster →RetrieverExtraplanar, DungeonCR 14Open monster →Rug of SmotheringDungeon, UrbanCR 2Open monster →Rune SwarmDungeon, RuinsCR 4Open monster →RunehoundUrban, DungeonCR 4Open monster →Runic ColossusMountain, RuinsCR 21Open monster →Sacred StatueDungeon, RuinsCR 0Open monster →ScarecrowFarmland, UrbanCR 1Open monster →Sepulchral GuardianDungeon, RuinsCR 7Open monster →Shard SwarmDungeon, RuinsCR 5Open monster →Shield GuardianDungeon, UrbanCR 7Open monster →Spirit Statue MascotUrban, RuinsCR 1/4Open monster →Steel PredatorDungeon, ExtraplanarCR 16Open monster →Stone CursedDungeon, UrbanCR 1Open monster →Stone DefenderMountain, DungeonCR 4Open monster →Stone GolemDungeon, UrbanCR 10Open monster →Tomb GuardianDungeonCR 6Open monster →Tomb TapperArctic, DungeonCR 10Open monster →TridroneExtraplanarCR 1/2Open monster →

What this page helps you do

Browsing monsters by type is useful when you want creatures that share a common fantasy identity, story role, or design logic. Instead of starting from a huge general list, this page narrows the bestiary to one family of monsters.

The Construct category currently shows 67 monsters in Monster Almanac, while the active taxonomy currently contains 14 creature type pages.

Why browse by type?

  • Find monsters with a shared thematic identity.
  • Compare creatures that often fill similar narrative roles.
  • Discover encounter options without scanning the full bestiary.
  • Build a scene around a consistent monster category.

Using Construct monsters in play

Once you pick a monster from this type, match it with the right environment, encounter pressure, and supporting scene details. That helps the creature feel like part of the world instead of a random stat block dropped from the ceiling.

This is especially useful when the monster choice should guide tone, danger level, and visual flavor across the rest of the session.

Quick scene-building ideas

  • Choose one creature as the centerpiece threat.
  • Use CR differences to scale danger up or down.
  • Pair the monster with fitting terrain and atmosphere.
  • Add an NPC, rumor, or witness to frame the encounter.