Dungeons & Dragons Baby Rock Golem Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Baby Rock Golem.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Baby Rock Golem in Dungeons & Dragons is an animated construct formed from stone, typically much smaller and weaker than a full-grown golem. Unlike fully developed golems, which are created through powerful magic and complex rituals, a baby rock golem is often the result of an incomplete enchantment, a magical mishap, or an intentional attempt to craft a more manageable construct. These creatures are usually the size of a halfling or dwarf, making them less physically imposing than their larger counterparts, but still quite sturdy.

Though lacking the immense strength and magical resistances of a full golem, baby rock golems retain some elemental resilience, often being resistant to nonmagical attacks and immune to poison or exhaustion. Their intelligence is minimal, and they follow simple commands issued by their creator. Some wizards, artificers, or druids use them as familiars, assistants, or even guardians for minor tasks, though their lack of fine dexterity limits their usefulness in delicate work.

Baby rock golems can serve as curious NPCs or creatures in a campaign, especially in settings where elemental magic or construct creation is common. They might be found in wizard towers, ancient ruins, or even as companions to eccentric alchemists. While not inherently aggressive, they can defend themselves if threatened, typically attacking with small but heavy stone fists. Some might have slight personality quirks due to unstable magic, such as mimicking sounds, stacking small rocks, or following people around like a loyal pet.

For adventurers, encountering a baby rock golem could present opportunities for creative problem-solving, whether through befriending, repairing, or utilizing them in puzzle-like scenarios rather than outright combat. If allowed to grow or be enhanced by magic, they might eventually develop into full-fledged rock golems with greater power.