---
title: Gargoyle
description: Semi-intelligent, often grotesque creatures that can fly and turn to stone.
date_pub: 2024-11-02T15:37:44.000-04:00
section: bestiary
content_type: feature
short_code: bga
hd: 4
---

A semi-intelligent, often grotesque creature that can fly and turn to stone.

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|                 |                                      |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Hit Dice**    | 4 (18hp)                             |
| **Armor Class** | 14                                   |
| **Attacks**     | 2 (+3) @ 1d8 (varies based on shape) |
| **Movement**    | 30' / 50' flying                     |
| **Save**        | 8 (8)                                |
| **Morale**      | 11                                   |
| **Alignment**   | Any                                  |

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-   Immune to damage from non-magical weapons.
-   Immune to sleep and charm spells.
-   Stone-like appearance, may be overlooked or mistaken for inanimate statues.
-   Attack types vary based on shape (ex: claws, bite, horns).
-   Protective, will usually attack if approached.

### Autopetrify

Rather than moving, can turn from flesh to stone (or vice-versa).

-   While [petrified](/rules/adventuring.html#petrified), senses are dulled (-2 to checks).
-   Turns to stone upon death.
    -   Killer must **Save vs Paralyze** or weapon is trapped when gargoyle dies.
