Animated object

      Animated object
      Characteristics
      Alignment Neutral
      Type Construct[1]
      Publication history
      Source books Monster manual
      First appearance 2000

      In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, the animated object is a type of fictional monster for player characters to encounter.

      Description

      Animated objects are constructs which come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They owe their existence to spells such as animate objects and similar supernatural abilities.[2] Such objects act according to the commands of their creator; they lack intelligence and have only a minimum of wisdom. The abilities of an animated object vary based upon their type; rugs can grapple, objects with legs can run, heavy objects can trample, and so forth.

      Publication history

      Animated objects first appeared in the third edition Monster Manual. They also appeared in the 3.5 version of the Monster Manual.

      References

      1. Monster Index, Wizards of the Coast, http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/lists/monsters, retrieved 2012-07-30 
      2. Monster Manual v 3.5, page 13-14
      Last modified on 3 August 2012, at 23:05