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'''Constructs''' are a type of [[List_of_creature_types|creature]] found within Baldur's Gate 3. They are mechanical and non-biological entities animated through magical or technological means. Constructs of various types are frequently encountered throughout the game and can even be summoned by the player with certain spells.


'''Constructs''' are a type of [[List_of_creature_types|creature]] found within Baldur's Gate 3. They are mechanical and non-biological entities animated through magical or technological means. Constructs of various types are frequently encountered throughout the game and can even be summoned by the player with certain spells.
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== Characteristics ==
== Characteristics ==
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== Types of constructs ==
== Types of constructs ==
=== Adamantine Golem ===
{{hatnote|Main articles: [[Adamantine Golem]] and {{FRWiki|Adamantine golem|long}}}}
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| quote = Unstoppable juggernauts that exist only to follow their creator's orders, even if that creator has long since passed.
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Adamantine golems are enormous, nearly indestructible golems constructed from pure [[adamantine]]. Nearly any attack against the solid adamantine structure of the golem will deflect harmlessly. To damage a golem, its adamantine structure must be softened first by {{Cond|Superheated|Superheating}} it.
'''Adamantine golems in Baldur's Gate 3'''
* {{MdCharLink|Grym}}
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=== Animated Armour ===
=== Animated Armour ===
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Animated armours are minimally intelligent and capable of following only simple instructions from their creators. However, they are quite tough, as they consist of nothing but a suit of armour. This makes them ideal guardians and they can be encountered protecting long abandoned locations.
Animated armours are minimally intelligent and capable of following only simple instructions from their creators. However, they are quite tough, as they consist of nothing but a suit of armour. This makes them ideal guardians and they can be encountered protecting long abandoned locations.
{{FRWiki|Animated armor|long}}


'''Animated armours in Baldur's Gate 3'''
'''Animated armours in Baldur's Gate 3'''
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=== Steel Watcher ===
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| quote = The operations of these huge steel juggernauts are powered by engines of churning hellfire.
=== Automaton ===
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{{hatnote|Main articles: [[Automaton]] and {{FRWiki|Automaton|long}}}}
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Steel Watchers are a fusion of mechanics, necromancy, and illithid psionics. They were designed by [[Enver Gortash]] and deployed to the streets of Baldur's Gate. There, they enforce Gortash's will and play a pivotal role in his power grab.
Automatons are clockwork mechanical constructions designed to resemble humanoids.


The design of the Steel Watchers was based on a [[Gondian]] design for an Auto-Guard, an exoskeleton intended to be piloted by a small individual. Instead of the living pilot, however, the armour is controlled by the decapitated body of a [[tadpole]]d zombie. The disembodied head maintains a psionic connection to the body thanks to the tadpole and can remotely puppet the Steel Watcher. In turn, the tadpoled brain is commanded by the Absolute.{{cite text|How to Build a Watcher}}
'''Automatons in Baldur's Gate 3'''
 
* {{MdCharLink|Bernard}}
{{FRWiki|Steel Watcher|long}}


'''Steel Watchers in Baldur's Gate 3'''
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* {{MdCharLink|Steel Watcher}}
* {{MdCharLink|Hellfire Watcher}}
* {{MdCharLink|Steel Watcher Titan}}
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=== Flesh Golem ===
=== Flesh Golem ===
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{{hatnote|Main articles: [[Flesh Golem]] and {{FRWiki|Flesh golem|long}}}}
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| quote = The powerful enchantments that have stitched together this assortment of body parts have imbued it with both a strong defence and formidable strength.
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Flesh golems are assembled by stitching together disparate body parts from different corpses and then magically animating the result. Their construction blurs the line with necromancy, but flesh golems are distinct from [[undead]].
Flesh golems are assembled by stitching together disparate body parts from different corpses and then magically animating the result. Their construction blurs the line with necromancy, but flesh golems are distinct from [[undead]].
{{FRWiki|Flesh Golem|long}}


'''Flesh golems in Baldur's Gate 3'''
'''Flesh golems in Baldur's Gate 3'''
* {{MdCharLink|Flesh}}
* {{MdCharLink|Flesh}}
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=== Scrying Eye ===
=== Scrying Eye ===
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The leaders of the [[Cult of the Absolute]] frequently uses scrying eyes to monitor their underlings. They can be found patrolling Absolute outposts in the [[Shattered Sanctum]], [[Grymforge]], and [[Moonrise Towers]]. While they have no defensive capabilities of their own, they will alert nearby allies of any disturbance.
The leaders of the [[Cult of the Absolute]] frequently uses scrying eyes to monitor their underlings. They can be found patrolling Absolute outposts in the [[Shattered Sanctum]], [[Grymforge]], and [[Moonrise Towers]]. While they have no defensive capabilities of their own, they will alert nearby allies of any disturbance.
'''Scrying eyes in Baldur's Gate 3'''
* {{MdCharLink|Scrying Eye}}
* {{MdCharLink|Scrying Eye}}


=== Adamantine Golem ===
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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| quote = Unstoppable juggernauts that exist only to follow their creator's orders, even if that creator has long since passed.
=== Steel Watcher ===
| image = Portrait Grym.png
{{hatnote|Main articles: [[Steel Watcher]] and {{FRWiki|Steel watcher|long}}}}
| link = Adamantine Golem
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| quote = The operations of these huge steel juggernauts are powered by engines of churning hellfire.
| image = Portrait Steel Watcher.png
| link = Steel Watcher
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Adamantine golems are enormous, nearly indestructible golems constructed from pure [[adamantine]]. Nearly any attack against the solid adamantine structure of the golem will deflect harmlessly. To damage a golem, its adamantine structure must be softened first by {{Cond|Superheated|Superheating}} it.
Steel Watchers are a fusion of mechanics, necromancy, and illithid psionics. They were designed by [[Enver Gortash]] and deployed to the streets of Baldur's Gate. There, they enforce Gortash's will and play a pivotal role in his power grab.


{{FRWiki|Adamantine golem|long}}
The design of the Steel Watchers was based on a [[Gondian]] design for an Auto-Guard, an exoskeleton intended to be piloted by a small individual. Instead of the living pilot, however, the armour is controlled by the decapitated body of a [[tadpole]]d zombie. The disembodied head maintains a psionic connection to the body thanks to the tadpole and can remotely puppet the Steel Watcher. In turn, the tadpoled brain is commanded by the Absolute.{{cite text|How to Build a Watcher}}


'''Adamantine golems in Baldur's Gate 3'''
'''Steel Watchers in Baldur's Gate 3'''
* {{MdCharLink|Grym}}
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* {{MdCharLink|Steel Watcher}}
* {{MdCharLink|Hellfire Watcher}}
* {{MdCharLink|Steel Watcher Titan}}
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=== Automaton ===
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| quote = Once a blueprint, now an indication of modern technology, this machine can only ever be a facsimile of a real person.
| image = Portrait Bernard.png
| link = Automaton
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Automatons are clockwork mechanical constructions designed to resemble humanoids.
 
{{FRWiki|Automaton|long}}
 
'''Automatons in Baldur's Gate 3'''
* {{MdCharLink|Bernard}}


=== Other ===
=== Other ===
* {{MdCharLink|Arcane Turret}}
* {{MdCharLink|Arcane Turret}}
* {{MdCharLink|Doggy}}
* {{MdCharLink|Doggy}}
* {{MdCharLink|Elminster}} as a [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Simulacrum simulacrum]
* {{MdCharLink|Elminster}} as a {{FRWiki|simulacrum}}
* {{MdCharLink|Guardian of Faith}}
* {{MdCharLink|Guardian of Faith}}
* {{MdCharLink|Manifestation of Tyranny}}
* {{MdCharLink|Manifestation of Tyranny}}
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* {{MdCharLink|Spiritual Weapon}}
* {{MdCharLink|Spiritual Weapon}}
* {{MdCharLink|Ptaris' Mental Image}}
* {{MdCharLink|Ptaris' Mental Image}}
* {{RarityItem|Stedd's Virtues of Unions}}, {{RarityItem|Amaps' Memoirs}}, and {{RarityItem|Suelto's Ethics of War}} as [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Animated_object animated objects] in [[Wyrmway]].
* {{RarityItem|Stedd's Virtues of Unions}}, {{RarityItem|Amaps' Memoirs}}, and {{RarityItem|Suelto's Ethic of War}} as {{FRWiki|Animated object|animated objects}} in [[Wyrmway]].


== Related items ==
== Related items ==
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== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Creatures]]

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Constructs are a type of creature found within Baldur's Gate 3. They are mechanical and non-biological entities animated through magical or technological means. Constructs of various types are frequently encountered throughout the game and can even be summoned by the player with certain spells.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Most constructs are assembled from inorganic matter. As such, many damage types that would normally be effective against organic creatures are ineffective against constructs. This includes Damage TypesPoison, Damage TypesPsychic, and Damage TypesNecrotic damage with most constructs possessing complete immunity to the first two types and resistance to the last one. Similarly, they are unaffected by many conditions such as Bleeding Bleeding, Poisoned Poisoned, or Paralysed Paralysed.

Conversely, almost all healing effects including Healing Word Healing Word, Lay on Hands Lay on Hands, and Preserve Life Preserve Life have no effect on constructs. However, potions can still heal them.

Finally, as most constructs are not sentient, mental effects like Frightened Frightened or Charmed Charmed will have no effect on them.

Types of constructs[edit | edit source]

Adamantine Golem[edit | edit source]

Portrait Grym.png
Unstoppable juggernauts that exist only to follow their creator's orders, even if that creator has long since passed.

Adamantine golems are enormous, nearly indestructible golems constructed from pure adamantine. Nearly any attack against the solid adamantine structure of the golem will deflect harmlessly. To damage a golem, its adamantine structure must be softened first by Superheating Superheating it.

Adamantine golems in Baldur's Gate 3

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Animated Armour[edit | edit source]

Portrait Animated Armour.png
Suits of magically animated plate armour. Ponderous and persistent, these constructs are often used as guardians.

Animated armours are minimally intelligent and capable of following only simple instructions from their creators. However, they are quite tough, as they consist of nothing but a suit of armour. This makes them ideal guardians and they can be encountered protecting long abandoned locations.

Animated armours in Baldur's Gate 3

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Automaton[edit | edit source]

Main articles: Automaton and Automaton on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
Portrait Bernard.png
Once a blueprint, now an indication of modern technology, this machine can only ever be a facsimile of a real person.

Automatons are clockwork mechanical constructions designed to resemble humanoids.

Automatons in Baldur's Gate 3

Bg3 content hr.png

Flesh Golem[edit | edit source]

Portrait Flesh.png
The powerful enchantments that have stitched together this assortment of body parts have imbued it with both a strong defence and formidable strength.

Flesh golems are assembled by stitching together disparate body parts from different corpses and then magically animating the result. Their construction blurs the line with necromancy, but flesh golems are distinct from undead.

Flesh golems in Baldur's Gate 3

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Scrying Eye[edit | edit source]

Portrait Scrying Eye.png
These levitating eyes transmit all that they see to the one who created them.

The leaders of the Cult of the Absolute frequently uses scrying eyes to monitor their underlings. They can be found patrolling Absolute outposts in the Shattered Sanctum, Grymforge, and Moonrise Towers. While they have no defensive capabilities of their own, they will alert nearby allies of any disturbance.

Scrying eyes in Baldur's Gate 3

Bg3 content hr.png

Steel Watcher[edit | edit source]

Portrait Steel Watcher.png
The operations of these huge steel juggernauts are powered by engines of churning hellfire.

Steel Watchers are a fusion of mechanics, necromancy, and illithid psionics. They were designed by Enver Gortash and deployed to the streets of Baldur's Gate. There, they enforce Gortash's will and play a pivotal role in his power grab.

The design of the Steel Watchers was based on a Gondian design for an Auto-Guard, an exoskeleton intended to be piloted by a small individual. Instead of the living pilot, however, the armour is controlled by the decapitated body of a tadpoled zombie. The disembodied head maintains a psionic connection to the body thanks to the tadpole and can remotely puppet the Steel Watcher. In turn, the tadpoled brain is commanded by the Absolute.[text 1]

Steel Watchers in Baldur's Gate 3

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Other[edit | edit source]

Related items[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]