Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Manual of Flesh Golems 5e Magic Item: Rarity, Attunement, and Rules

Manual of Flesh Golems is a very rare wondrous items in D&D 5e. It does not require attunement.



Manual of Flesh Golems

Wondrous Items - Very Rare

Wondrous item, very rare

This tome contains information and incantations necessary to make a flesh golem. To decipher and use the manual, you must be a spellcaster with at least two 5th-level spell slots. A creature that can't use a manual of golems and attempts to read it takes 6d6 psychic damage.

To create a golem, you must spend 60 days, working without interruption with the manual at hand and resting no more than 8 hours per day. You must also pay 50,000 gp to purchase supplies.

Once you finish creating the golem, the book is consumed in eldritch flames. The golem becomes animate when the ashes of the manual are sprinkled on it. It is under your control, and it understands and obeys your spoken commands.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Manual of Flesh Golems do in D&D 5e?

This tome contains information and incantations necessary to make a flesh golem.

What rarity is the Manual of Flesh Golems in D&D 5e?

The Manual of Flesh Golems is a Very Rare magic item in D&D 5th Edition.

What type of magic item is the Manual of Flesh Golems in D&D 5e?

The Manual of Flesh Golems is a Wondrous Items — Wondrous item, very rare.

Does the Manual of Flesh Golems require attunement in D&D 5e?

No, the Manual of Flesh Golems does not require attunement and can be used immediately when held or worn.

This resource contains useful selections. You can find the complete documentation here: System Reference Document. (v5.1 2014)