Dungeons & Dragons Clockwork Dragon - Steel Defender Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Clockwork Dragon - Steel Defender.

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

A Clockwork Dragon Steel Defender in Dungeons & Dragons is a unique mechanical construct typically created by an Artificer, especially one who follows the Battle Smith specialization. Unlike traditional dragons born of magic and flesh, a clockwork dragon is an engineered marvel — a blend of arcane ingenuity and meticulous craftsmanship. It embodies both the grandeur of dragonkind and the precise logic of machinery.

In essence, the Steel Defender is an extension of its creator’s will, acting as both guardian and companion. When shaped into the form of a clockwork dragon, it takes on the aesthetic and thematic presence of a dragon while still functioning within the limits of the Steel Defender’s rules. Its body might be composed of intricate brass plates, gears, pistons, and softly glowing runes. Steam may hiss from its joints, and its eyes could gleam with blue arcane light. The artificer’s magic fuels its inner mechanisms, giving it lifelike motion, the ability to fight, and a measure of autonomous thought.

A clockwork dragon’s personality reflects the artificer’s craftsmanship and intent. Some are majestic and noble, acting as loyal guardians, while others are cold, efficient machines of battle. Although it lacks true sentience, a well-crafted one may display mannerisms reminiscent of dragons — stretching its metal wings, rumbling like a forge when it “breathes,” or standing proudly beside its master as if aware of its superiority among constructs.

In battle, it defends its creator with precision, intercepting blows and striking with metallic claws or a snapping jaw. Its design can even hint at draconic traits such as a mechanical breath weapon that vents scalding steam or a concussive blast of air. Beyond combat, it can serve as a symbol of the artificer’s mastery — a fusion of art, magic, and technology that mirrors the awe inspired by true dragons while remaining a loyal creation of mortal hands.

24.75mm tall at 32mm scale.