Rust Monster

5e

medium monstrosity, unaligned

Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

STR
13 (+1)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
2 (-4)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
6 (-2)

Defense

Armor Class 14 (natural)
Hit Points 27 (5d8+5)
Speed 40 ft.

Proficiencies & Senses

Skills Perception +3
Darkvision 60 ft.
Passive Perception 13

Traits

Iron Scent

The rust monster can pinpoint, by scent, the location of ferrous metal within 30 feet of it.

Rust Metal

Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits the rust monster corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to -5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits the rust monster is destroyed after dealing damage.

Reference Text

A rust monster is a medium, insectoid creature with a spiny, armored body and prominent antennae that rust and corrode metal.