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A clockwork creation consists of two parts, a body and a control apparatus. The body is a mechanical clockwork machine. The control apparatus is by far the most complex part and can be mechanical or magical. This article focuses on mechanical clockwork, driven by mundane forces. A mechanical clockwork has a very limited intelligence, able to act only on specific instructions. The skills used with clockwork creatures are [[Craft_(Apath)#Clockwork | Craft (clockwork)]] to create the machinery and [[Knowledge_(Apath) | Knowledge (engineering)]] to control clockwork and understand their logic.
 
  
== Clockwork Body ==
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'''Publisher:''' [https://www.patreon.com/trailseeker?ty=h Trailseeker].
They bodies of clockwork creatures comes in two variations; [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/clockwork clockwork creatures] and [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object animated objects]. Clockwork creatures being more specialized designs while animated clockwork are basic frames that can be easily modified. A clockwork body is built using the [[Craft_(Apath)#Clockwork | Craft (clockwork)]] skill, using the normal crafting rules.  
 
  
'''Clockwork Creature:
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''Fantasy is set in the land of the past, but as we move forward, the past moves forward with us. The mechanical wonders of the 18th and 19th century have become fantasy tropes. Here is one component for such a setting, automatons.
Using one of several custom designs, [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/clockwork clockwork creatures] are specialized machines designed for a specific task. Inventing the design of a new clockwork creature is a major achievement and outside the scope of these rules. These plans are jealously guarded treasure, and those of challenge rating 8 and higher are inherently magical and cannot be created by mundane means.
 
  
'''Animate Clockwork:
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An automaton is a purely mechanical creature controlled by a clockwork mechanism that serves as its brain. Automatons differ from clockwork creatures, that are also mechanical but powered by magic. They share the construct type and clockwork subtype, but work quite differently and are generally cheaper and less reliable than their magical cousins.
An [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object animated objects] run by a clockwork mechanism. Called an animate clockwork, tinkerers who want to customize work with such creatures.
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The winding mechanism itself is usually magical, and covered by the cost in parts, but the rest of the creature is purely mechanical. Note that the challenge rating of an animated object can be altered by construction points.  
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An automaton has a very limited intelligence, able to act only on specific instructions. The skills used with automatons are [[Craft_(Apath)#Clockwork | Craft (clockwork)]] to create the machinery and [[Knowledge_(Apath) | Knowledge (engineering)]] to control and understand their mechanical logic.
Such a creature uses all the rules for [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object animated objects] and also gains the advantages and disadvantages of the [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/rules-for-monsters/creature-types#subtype-clockwork clockwork] subtype. Unlike an object animated by ''[http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/a/animate-objects animate objects]'', an animate clockwork is purpose-built to be animated, and often looks like a creature of some kind.
 
  
 
== Control Apparatus ==
 
== Control Apparatus ==
These rules deal with mechanical control, for magical controls refer to the rules in ''Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Ultimate Magic.  
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Automatons are controlled my a mechanical clockwork "brain".
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Automatons never have an intelligence score. They are mindless creatures incapable of independent thought or action that only act as their maker instructs them to. An automaton has no survival instinct and must be instructed to defend itself.
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An automaton can run certain automated routines (called tricks), or it can be instructed in detail how to deal with a certain situation (called pushing). This works much like controlling an animal using [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/handle-animal Handle Animal].
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'''Tricks:
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An automaton can be made capable of running various tricks, similar to the tricks animals can be taught using Animal Handling. Automatons are normally made with six tricks, but more primitive control mechanisms are capable of fewer tricks.
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Unlike an animal, an automaton that is not activated by a trick will do nothing. Automatons never move around on their own or continue fighting when no target of their attack order is present.
  
A mechanical clockwork can run certain automated routines (called tricks), or it can be instructed in detail how to deal with a certain situation (called pushing). This works much like controlling an animal using [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/handle-animal Handle Animal].  
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Ordering an automaton to perform a trick it is capable of is a move action that can be made up to 30 ft away, and requires a Knowledge (engineer) check, DC 10.  
  
Note that clockwork do not have an intelligence score. Clockwork are mindless creatures incapable of independent thought or action; they only react as their master instructed them to. A clockwork creature has no survival instinct and must be instructed to defend itself.
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'''Pushing:
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Hands-on instructions from an operator. These instructions are made by operating levers or other control surfaces on the automaton, usually mounted in back. This method of controlling an automaton corresponds roughly to pushing an animal using Handle Animal.
  
'''Tricks:
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Pushing an automaton is a full-round action performed when adjacent to the automaton, that requires a DC 25 [[Knowledge_(Apath) | Knowledge (engineering)]] check.  The automaton will continue to carry out its instructions for as long as they remain relevant to the situation.
A clockwork automaton can be made capable of running various tricks, similar to the tricks animals can be taught using Animal Handling. All clockwork automatons know the stay trick, and can be made to perform additional tricks by using a more complex clockwork control apparatus. See Table: Table: Clockwork Crafting.
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== Automaton Tricks ==
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Automatons generally use the same tricks as the [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/handle-animal Handle Animal] skill, but certain tricks are new or modified. An automaton does not need the stay trick, it never does anything unless it is executing a trick or being pushed.
  
Unlike an animal, a clockwork that is not activated by a trick will do nothing. Clockwork never move around on their own or continue fighting when no target of their attack order is present.
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'''Attack:
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The automaton attacks one unique creature pointed out to it. If the attack is to cover several creatures with one command, this trick must be taken two times. An automaton can be ordered to cease attacking by activating any other trick.
  
Ordering a clockwork to perform a trick it is capable of is a move action that can be made up to 30 ft away, and requires a Knowledge (engineer) check, DC 10.  
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'''Down, Flee, Get Help, Hunt, Seek, Serve, Stay:
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Automatons cannot perform these tricks.
  
'''Pushing:
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'''Mount
A clockwork automaton is inherently only able to follow hands-on instructions from an operator. These instructions are made by operating levers or other control surfaces on the clockwork, usually mounted in back. This method of controlling a clockwork corresponds roughly to pushing an animal using Handle Animal.
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The automaton has an integral saddle and can carry a rider of any size category smaller than itself. This works like an animal mount.
  
Orders to the clockwork creature must be exact; they apply only to a specific situation. It is possible to apply an operation beforehand and set a trigger condition that makes the clockwork activate. For example "attack the first creature you see that is not wearing the guild badge". This increases the [[Knowledge_(Apath) | Knowledge (engineering)]] DC by 5, but time on the order and winding mechanism only begin counting once the trigger activates.  
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'''Hibernate:
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The automaton is capable of stopping its winding mechanism while waiting for some other trick to activate. It is absolutely still, but senses still function. This allows the automaton to be a guardian, conserving its energy for when it is needed. A hibernating automaton is considered helpless.
  
Pushing a clockwork is a full-round action performed when adjacent to the clockwork, that requires a [[Knowledge_(Apath) | Knowledge (engineering)]] check. You can spend extra time on this operation, each round gives a +1 bonus on the check, to a maximum bonus of +10 after one minute. The clockwork automaton will continue to carry out its instructions for one round, plus one round for each point above the DC on the [[Knowledge_(Apath) | Knowledge (engineering)]] check.
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'''Return:
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The automaton returns to a designated base or winding station when its hit points or winding mechanism is half spent. It follows the same path it took to get to where it is.
  
== Cost ==
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'''Work:
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This trick also lets the automaton use any skills it has that are not clearly covered by other tricks (see construction abilities). In particular it covers the Craft, Heal, and Profession skills.
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== Automaton Body ==
 
{| class="wikitable"  align="right"  width="200 px"
 
{| class="wikitable"  align="right"  width="200 px"
|+'''Table: <br> Clockwork  Crafting '''
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|+'''Table: <br> Crafting Automatons'''
|align="center" | '''Number <br>of Tricks''' ||align=center valign="bottom"|  '''Cost <br> multiplier''' ||align=center valign="bottom"|  '''Craft <br> DC'''  
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|align="center" valign=bottom | '''Size<br>Category''' ||align=center valign="bottom"|  '''Hit Dice''' ||align=center valign="bottom"|  '''CP Cost'''  
 
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|-
| align="center" | 0 || align="center" | 60% || align="center" | 15
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| align="center" | [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object/animated-object-tiny Tiny] || align="center" | 1d10 || align="center" | 1
 
|-
 
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| align="center" | 1 || align="center" | 80% || align="center" | 15
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| align="center" | [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object/animated-object-small Small] || align="center" | 2d10+10 || align="center" | 3
 
|-
 
|-
| align="center" | 2 || align="center" | 100% || align="center" | 15
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| align="center" | [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object/animated-object-medium Medium] || align="center" | 3d10+20 || align="center" | 4
 
|-
 
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| align="center" | 3 || align="center" | 120% || align="center" | 20
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| align="center" | [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object/animated-object-large Large] || align="center" | 4d10+30 || align="center" | 7
 
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|-
| align="center" | 4 || align="center" | 140% || align="center" | 20
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| align="center" | [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object/animated-object-huge Huge] || align="center" | 7d10+40 || align="center" | 10
 
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| align="center" | 5 || align="center" | 160% || align="center" | 20
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| align="center" | [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object/animated-object-gargantuan Gargantuan] || align="center" | 10d10+60 || align="center" | 13
 
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| align="center" | 6 || align="center" | 180%  || align="center" | 25
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| align="center" | [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object/animated-object-colossal Colossal] || align="center" | 13d10+80 || align="center" | 16
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| align="center" | +1 || align="center" | +20% || align="center" | 25
 
 
|}
 
|}
A mechanical clockwork is made using [[Craft_(Apath)#Clockwork | Craft (clockwork)]].   
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Automatons use all the rules for [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object animated objects] and also gains the advantages and disadvantages of the [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/rules-for-monsters/creature-types#subtype-clockwork clockwork] subtype. Unlike an object animated by ''[http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/a/animate-objects animate objects]'', an automaton is purpose-built to be animated, and generally looks like a mechanical version of a living creature.
The base price for an animate clockwork is 50 gp times the challenge rating, squared (minimum 1). The base price for a clockwork creature is given as the cost of clockwork parts in its description.  
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Multiply this base cost by a factor based on the number of tricks the construct knows from Table: Clockwork Crafting.
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An animate clockwork is built from construction points. Each animate construct must have a basic frame, that determines its size code and base attributes. Additional construction points can be used to purchase various abilities. There are also construction flaws, that reduces the construction point cost. Except for the additional construction point abilities and flaws listed below, this is the same as the construction points outlined for [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object animated objects] in the bestiary.
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== New Construction Abilities ==
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These new construct abilities and flaws are available to [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object automatons]. 
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'''Ability Increase (Ex, 1 CP):
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Increase one attribute by 4 points. This bonus cannot be applied to Int or Con.
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'''Abstract Engine (Ex, 1 CP)
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A clockwork with an abstract engine can have its tricks exchanged by being inserted with a mechanical information record, such as a punch card. Changing the instructions of the abstract engine takes 1 hour and a [[Knowledge_(Apath) | Knowledge (engineering)]] check with a DC equal to the DC of teaching an animal that trick.   
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'''Armor (Ex, 1 CP)
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The construct gains an integral armor bonus of +5. This can be increased to +8 for another construction point. Automatons cannot wear armor.
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'''Brass (Ex, 1 CP)
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A lesser version of the metal construction point ability, the clockwork is made of a soft metal like brass or bronze. It gains Hardness 8 and a +1 increase to its natural armor bonus.
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'''Extra Hit Dice (Ex, 2 CP)
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The automaton gains three additional Hit Dice, which gives it +16.5 hit points, +3 base attack bonus, and a +1 bonus on all saving throws. It also gains a +2 bonus to natural armor. This ability can be taken several times, with stacking benefits.
  
''Gosh is an apprentice with [[Craft_(Apath)#Clockwork | Craft (clockwork)]] +5. He wants to craft his first clockwork. A tiny animate clockwork has a challenge rating of 1/2.
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'''Hand (Ex, 1 CP)
1/2 squared would normally be 1/4, but the minimum is 1, giving a base price of 50 gp. Zero tricks has a multiplier of 60%, giving a final cost of 30 gp.
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Turns one slam attack into a fist, that can either strike as a normal slam attack, or be used for fine manipulation such as wielding a weapon. The automaton is considered proficient with all simple melee weapons. For one additional construction point, it can use all martial melee weapons or simple ranged weapons (two points for both). Any additional proficiencies applies to all the automaton's hands.
This is a very simple clockwork can only act when pushed. With a Craft DC of 15 and taking 10, Gosh produces 22.5 gp worth of clockwork per week using the Craft rules, so this clockwork takes just under two weeks to build.
 
  
'''Damage and Repair'''
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'''Pilot (Ex, 1 CP)
A clockwork body can be repaired using [[Craft_(Apath)#Clockwork | Craft (clockwork)]] at DC 10 or with abilities that repair constructs. A full repair costs 25% of the cost of the clockwork, partial repairs proportionally less. Clockwork are disabled at zero hit points and destroyed (irreparable) at negative hit points equal to three times its Hit Dice.
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A subtype of mechanical control apparatus, an automaton can incorporate an interior piloting compartment for a creature at least two size categories smaller than the automaton.  
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A pilot with hands (or an equivalent) can pilot an automaton of any shape; other creatures can only pilot an automaton that mimics its basic shape, such as quadruped or serpentine.  
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It takes a full-round action to enter or leave the cockpit.  
  
== Clockwork Tricks ==
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A piloted automaton functions just as if it was an intelligent creature.
Clockwork generally use the same tricks as the [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/handle-animal Handle Animal] skill, but certain tricks are modified.  
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For the automaton to take any actions, the pilot must spend a full-round action each turn piloting.  
  
'''Attack:
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The pilot cannot interact with the outside world except through the automaton. Mind-affecting effects targeting the automaton may affect the pilot, who gains a +4 bonus on such Will saving throws.
The clockwork attacks one unique creature pointed out to it. If the attack is to cover several creatures, this trick must be taken several times.
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When a piloted automaton takes damage, the pilot takes half that damage, Fortitude (DC 10) negates. This does not reduce the damage to the automaton.
  
'''Detect, Flee, Get Help, Hunt, Seek, Serve:
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It is possible to add up to six passenger seats inside the automaton at the cost of an additional construction point. Passengers work like the pilot except that they cannot run the automaton and are not subject to mind-affecting effects from the outside. It is a full round action to move from a passenger seat to a vacant pilot seat.  
Clockwork cannot perform these tricks.
 
  
'''Familiar Control
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'''Skilled (Ex, 1 CP)
A character with the familiar class feature can take a clockwork as a familiar, summoning a spirit to act as the control mechanism. This replaces the [[#Control Apparatus|control apparatus]] with a magical spirit. See [[#Clockwork as Familiars|clockwork as familiars]] below.
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The automaton gains a +5 bonus and counts as trained with one specific skill. The automaton has integral limbs and tools that allows it to perform the skill and gains neither bonuses or penalties from tools. Expending additional construction points increases the bonus by +3 each.
  
'''Mount
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'''Skin (Ex, 1 CP)
The clockwork has an integral saddle and can carry a rider of any size category smaller than itself. This works like an animal mount.
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The automaton is covered with an artificial skin, hair, fur and other material appropriate to disguise it as a specific living creature. It can make noises as the creature it models, but cannot speak. It gains a +10 bonus on Disguise checks to imitating this particular creature. This does not stack with the bonus from polymorph spells, disguise kits, and the like.
  
'''Pilot
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'''Shackle (Ex, 1 CP)
A subtype of mechanical control apparatus, a clockwork can incorporate an interior piloting compartment for a creature at least two size categories smaller than the clockwork. 
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The automaton gains the grab ability. At the cost of an additional construction point, it can grapple creatures up to two size categories larger than itself.
A pilot with hands (or equivalent manipulative limbs) can pilot a clockwork of any shape; a creature lacking hands can only pilot a clockwork that mimics its basic shape, such as quadruped or serpentine.
 
A piloted clockwork functions just as if it was an intelligent creature.
 
The pilot spends a full-round action each turn to pilot the clockwork.  
 
When a piloted clockwork takes damage, the pilot takes half that damage, Fortitude (DC 10) negates. This does not reduce the damage to the clockwork.
 
Mind-affecting effects targeting the clockwork may affect the pilot, who gains a +4 bonus on such Will saving throws. The pilot cannot otherwise be affected from outside.
 
A pilot console counts as two additional tricks.
 
  
'''Stay:
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'''Voice (Ex, 1 CP)
A clockwork does not need this trick; if not otherwise activated it will always stay.
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The automaton has an advanced sound maker that can make various sounds and even speak, tough its lack of Intelligence and Charisma limits it to a multitude of per-arranged expressions, appropriate to its skills and tricks.  
  
'''Work:
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=== Construction Flaws ===
This trick also lets the clockwork use any skills it has (see construction abilities).
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'''Deaf (Ex, +1 CP)
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The clockwork lacks an auditory sense. It takes a –4 penalty on initiative checks, automatically fails Perception checks based on sound, and takes a –4 penalty on opposed Perception checks. It can only be ordered to perform tricks by an adjacent creature.
  
=== Abstract Engine ===
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'''Immobile (Ex, +2 CP)
The clockwork controlled by an abstract engine can exchange its tricks by being inserted with a mechanical information record, such as a punch card. It does not come with any tricks. The mechanical information record for a trick is made using [[Knowledge_(Apath) | Knowledge (engineering)]] and costs gp equal to the DC of teaching an animal the trick it contains. Changing the instructions of the abstract engine takes 1 minute and a [[Knowledge_(Apath) | Knowledge (engineering)]] check with a DC equal to the DC of teaching an animal the trick it contains. An abstract engine double the final cost of the clockwork creature.
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The automaton lacks all movement speeds and must be transported.
  
== New Construction Abilities ==
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'''Jam Prone (Ex, +1 CP)
These new construct abilities and flaws are available to [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object animate clockwork].   
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Whenever the automaton takes damage, it must make a Fortitude save (DC 15) to avoid being staggered for 1 round.   
  
'''Ability Increase (Ex, 1 CP):
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'''No Control Apparatus (Ex, +2 CP)
Increase one attribute by 4 points. This can be increased to a +6 bonus at the cost of an an additional cp. This cannot be applied to Int or Con.
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The automaton cannot be programmed with any tricks.
  
'''Armor (Ex, 1 Cp)
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'''Poor Sight (Ex, +1 CP)
The construct gains an integral armor bonus of +5. This can be increased to +8 for another cp. Clockwork cannot wear armor.
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The clockwork lacks both low-light vision and darkvision.
  
'''Skilled (Ex, 1 Cp)
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'''Primitive Mechanism (Ex, +2 CP)
The clockwork gains a +5 bonus and counts as trained with one specific skill. The clockwork has integral tools that allows it to perform the skill and gains neither bonuses or penalties from tools. Expending 2 cp increases the bonus to +8.
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The automaton is powered by a primitive winding mechanism. It remains wound for only one minute per Hit Dice it has. Any wrench can be used to wind the automaton; it has no special key.
  
'''Hand (Ex, 1 Cp)
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'''Simple Control Apparatus (Ex, +1 CP)
Turns one slam attack into a fist, that can either strike as a normal slam attack, or be used for fine manipulation or to wield a weapon. The clockwork is considered proficient with all simple melee weapons. For one additional cp, it can use all martial melee weapons. For one cp, it can use simple ranged weapons. The additional proficiencies applies to all the clockwork's hands.
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The automaton can only be programmed with a maximum of three tricks.
  
'''Strong Structure (Ex, 1 Cp)
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'''Weak Mechanism (Ex, +1 CP)
Double the hit point bonus [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/rules-for-monsters/creature-types#TOC-Construct constructs] receive from size.
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The automaton has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only one hour per Hit Dice.
  
=== Construction Flaws ===
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== Creating and Maintaining Automatons ==
'''Immobile (Ex, +2 Cp)
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An automaton is made using [[Craft_(Apath)#Clockwork | Craft (clockwork)]] using the normal Craft rules. 
The clockwork lacks all movement speeds and must be moved around.
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The base price for an automaton is 50 gp times the number of construction points, squared. The minimum price is 25 gp.
  
'''Jam Prone (Ex, +1 Cp)
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''Gosh is an apprentice with [[Craft_(Apath)#Clockwork | Craft (clockwork)]] +5. He wants to craft a tiny automaton with one construction point plus one more for the cost of the size category.
Whenever the clockwork takes damage, it must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + number of tricks it knows) to avoid being staggered for 1 round.
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''2 squared is 4, multiplying with 50 gp gives a price of 200 gp. 
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''With a Craft DC of 15 and taking 10, Gosh produces 37.5 gp worth of automatons per week using the Craft rules, this automaton takes just over five weeks to build.
  
'''Poor Senses (Ex, +1 Cp)
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The total number of construction points and halve this number (round all fractions down, as usual); this is the challenge rating of the clockwork creature.
The clockwork lacks both low-light and darkvision. It can only be ordered to perform tricks by creatures adjacent to it.
 
  
'''Spring Mechanism (Ex, +2 Cp)
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'''Damage and Repair'''
The clockwork is powered by a primitive spring mechanism. It remains wound for only one minute per Hit Dice it has. Any wrench can be used to wind the clockwork; it has no special key. Winding a spring mechanism is physically demanding and requires as much effort as carrying the clockwork.
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An automaton body can be repaired with abilities that repair constructs or using [[Craft_(Apath)#Clockwork | Craft (clockwork)]] at DC 10. A full repair costs 25% of the cost of the automaton, partial repairs proportionally less. Automatons are disabled at zero hit points and destroyed (irreparable) at negative hit points equal to its regular hit points.
  
'''Weak Mechanism (Ex, +1 Cp)
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'''Winding'''
The clockwork has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only one hour per Hit Dice.
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The mechanism that powers an automaton must be recharged periodically, a process known as winding. This is a physically demanding process; winding an automaton requires as much Strength as the automaton has, and takes one minute for each Hit Dice of automaton. It is possible to use a winch to wind, but this takes an equal number of hours. It is common to see capstans, water wheels, or even magical devices set up to wind big automatons.
  
== Example Clockwork ==
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== Example Automatons ==
=== Clockwork Blackbird ===
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These are practical examples of what can be done with the automaton rules. Each automaton has a number of tricks, construction points, and a gold piece cost.
''This perched black songbird looks enamelled and has metallic notes in its repertoire.
 
  
Tiny animate clockwork. Tricks: entertain. Cp: ability increase (Charisma) (2), weak mechanism (-1), skilled (Perform: sing) (2). Cost 40 gp.  
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=== Blackbird Automaton ===
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''This perched black songbird looks enameled and has metallic notes in its repertoire.
  
'''Clockwork Blackbird CR 1<br>
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Tiny automaton. Tricks: defend, entertain, hibernate. CP: 2. Body (1), ability increase (Charisma) (2), primitive mechanism (-2), skilled (Perform: sing) (2), simple control apparatus (-1). Cost 200 gp.
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''' Blackbird Automaton CR 1<br>
 
'''XP 200 <br>
 
'''XP 200 <br>
N Tiny construct <br>
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N Tiny construct (clockwork)<br>
 
Init +6 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5  
 
Init +6 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5  
 
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'''DEFENSE
 
'''DEFENSE
 
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'''AC  
 
'''AC  
 
20 touch 18, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +2 dodge, +4 natural, +2 size) <br>
 
20 touch 18, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +2 dodge, +4 natural, +2 size) <br>
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'''Immune  
 
'''Immune  
 
Construct Traits
 
Construct Traits
 
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'''OFFENSE
 
'''OFFENSE
 
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'''Speed  
 
'''Speed  
10 ft. <br>
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'''Melee  
 
'''Melee  
 
slam +1 (1d2-2)
 
slam +1 (1d2-2)
 
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'''STATISTICS
 
'''STATISTICS
 
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'''Str  
 
'''Str  
 
6,  
 
6,  
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+1  
 
+1  
 
'''CMD  
 
'''CMD  
13 <br>
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9 <br>
 
'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes. <br>
 
'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes. <br>
 
'''Skills
 
'''Skills
 
Perform +6.
 
Perform +6.
 
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'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
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''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
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'''WEAKNESS
 
'''WEAKNESS
 
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''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex)
 
''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex)
 
Clockwork constructs take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
 
Clockwork constructs take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
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''Simple Control Apparatus (Ex)
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The automaton can only be programmed with a maximum of three tricks.
  
 
''Weak Mechanism (Ex)
 
''Weak Mechanism (Ex)
The clockwork blackbird has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only an hour.
+
The blackbird automaton has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only an hour.
  
 
=== Lock Monkey ===
 
=== Lock Monkey ===
''This tiny metallic monkey is climbing towards the lock, heedless of danger.
+
----
 +
''This tiny wooden monkey is climbing towards the lock, heedless of danger.
  
Tiny animate clockwork. Tricks: heel, search, stealth, work. Cp: ability increase (Dexterity) (1), additional movement (climb) (1), spring mechanism (-2), skilled (Disable Device) (2), skilled (Perception) (2). Cost 70 gp.  
+
Tiny automaton. Tricks: search, stealth, work. CP: 2. Body (1), ability increase (Dexterity) (1), additional movement (climb) (1), primitive mechanism (-2), simple control apparatus (-1), skilled (Disable Device) (1), skilled (Perception) (1). Cost 200 gp.  
  
 
'''Lock Monkey CR 1<br>
 
'''Lock Monkey CR 1<br>
 
'''XP 200 <br>
 
'''XP 200 <br>
N Tiny construct <br>
+
N Tiny construct (clockwork)<br>
Init +8 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception +3
+
Init +8 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception +0
 
+
----
 
'''DEFENSE
 
'''DEFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''AC  
 
'''AC  
 
22 touch 18, flat-footed 18 (+4 Dex, +2 dodge, +4 natural, +2 size) <br>
 
22 touch 18, flat-footed 18 (+4 Dex, +2 dodge, +4 natural, +2 size) <br>
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'''Immune  
 
'''Immune  
 
Construct Traits
 
Construct Traits
 
+
----
 
'''OFFENSE
 
'''OFFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''Speed  
 
'''Speed  
10 ft. <br>
+
15 ft. <br>
 
'''Melee  
 
'''Melee  
 
slam +1 (1d2-2)
 
slam +1 (1d2-2)
 
+
----
 
'''STATISTICS
 
'''STATISTICS
 
+
----
 
'''Str  
 
'''Str  
 
6,  
 
6,  
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+1  
 
+1  
 
'''CMB  
 
'''CMB  
+1
+
+3
 
'''CMD  
 
'''CMD  
 
13 <br>
 
13 <br>
 
'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes <br>
 
'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes <br>
 
'''Skills
 
'''Skills
Climb +12, Disable Device +7, Perception +3 Stealth +12.
+
Climb +12, Disable Device +7, Stealth +12.
 
+
----
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
+
----
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
Clockwork constructs react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
Clockwork constructs react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
+
----
 
'''WEAKNESS
 
'''WEAKNESS
 +
----
 +
''Primitive mechanism (Ex)
 +
The clockwork is powered by a primitive mechanism. It remains wound for only one minute. Any wrench can be used to wind the clockwork; it has no special key. 
  
''Spring Mechanism (Ex)
+
''Simple Control Apparatus (Ex)  
The clockwork is powered by a primitive spring mechanism. It remains wound for only one minute. Any wrench can be used to wind the clockwork; it has no special key.
+
The automaton can only be programmed with a maximum of three tricks.
  
 
''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex):  
 
''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex):  
 
Clockwork constructs take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
 
Clockwork constructs take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
  
The lock monkey is usually carried into position, then winded and instructed to unlock or disable a known mechanism. It is capable of moving under cover to where it should work, and can look for traps but is not very good at perception. It cannot disable magical traps.
+
The lock monkey is usually carried into position, then winded and instructed to unlock or disable a known mechanism. It is capable of moving under cover to where it should work, and can look for traps but has poor perception. It cannot disable magical traps.
  
 
=== Clockwork Sentry ===
 
=== Clockwork Sentry ===
''This gnome crossbowman keeps watch, eyes scanning mechanically for foes.
+
----
 +
''This wooden gnome crossbowman keeps watch, eyes scanning mechanically for foes.
  
Small animate clockwork. Tricks: None. Cp: ability increase (Dexterity) (1), additional attack (1), 2 arms (simple ranged weapons) (3), brittle (-1), flammable (-1), skilled (Perception) (1), slower (-1), spring mechanism (-2). Cost 157 gp (37 gp in equipment).  
+
Small automaton. Tricks: down, guard, hibernate. CP: 2. Body (3), ability increase (Dexterity) (1), additional attack (1), 2 hands (simple ranged weapons) (3), brittle (-1), flammable (-1), skilled (Perception) (1), immobile (-2), primitive mechanism (-2), simple control apparatus (-1). Cost 237 gp (37 gp in equipment).  
  
'''Clockwork Sentry CR 2<br>
+
'''Sentry Automaton CR 2<br>
 
'''XP 600 <br>
 
'''XP 600 <br>
N Small construct <br>
+
N Small construct (clockwork)<br>
 
Init +7 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception +1  
 
Init +7 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception +1  
 
+
----
 
'''DEFENSE
 
'''DEFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''AC  
 
'''AC  
 
20, touch 16, flat-footed 15 (+3 Dex, +2 dodge, +4 natural, +1 size) <br>
 
20, touch 16, flat-footed 15 (+3 Dex, +2 dodge, +4 natural, +1 size) <br>
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'''Immune  
 
'''Immune  
 
Construct Traits
 
Construct Traits
 
+
----
 
'''OFFENSE
 
'''OFFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''Speed  
 
'''Speed  
10 ft.<br>
+
0 ft.<br>
 
'''Melee  
 
'''Melee  
 
2 slams +3 (1d3)<br>
 
2 slams +3 (1d3)<br>
 
'''Ranged
 
'''Ranged
 
Light crossbow +6 (1d6)
 
Light crossbow +6 (1d6)
 
+
----
 
'''STATISTICS
 
'''STATISTICS
 
+
----
 
'''Str  
 
'''Str  
 
10,  
 
10,  
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'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes <br>
 
'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes <br>
 
'''Gear''' Light crossbow, quiver of 20 bolts
 
'''Gear''' Light crossbow, quiver of 20 bolts
 
+
----
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
+
----
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
+
----
 
'''WEAKNESS
 
'''WEAKNESS
 +
----
 +
''Primitive mechanism (Ex)
 +
The clockwork is powered by a primitive mechanism. It remains wound for two minutes. Any wrench can be used to wind the clockwork; it has no special key. 
  
''Spring Mechanism (Ex)
+
''Simple Control Apparatus (Ex)  
The clockwork is powered by a primitive spring mechanism. It remains wound for only one minute. Any wrench can be used to wind the clockwork; it has no special key.
+
The automaton can only be programmed with a maximum of three tricks.
  
 
''Vulnerable to Cold, Electricity, and Fire (Ex)
 
''Vulnerable to Cold, Electricity, and Fire (Ex)
The clockwork sentry tak 150% as much damage as normal from cold, electricity, and fire attacks.
+
The sentry automaton takes 150% as much damage as normal from cold, electricity, and fire attacks.
  
The clockwork sentry is positioned in a strategic location and pushed to act on a trigger, usually something simple like "shoot anyone not wearing the Ito crest". This trigger sets its winding mechanism running for two minutes before it stops. It will fire its light crossbow until engaged in melee, then drop it and switch to slam attacks. It will only move to get a clear field of fire, and never leaves its assigned area.
+
The sentry automaton is positioned to guard a strategic location. It's down command is tied to a simple trigger, like "do not attack those wearing the Ito crest". It will fire its light crossbow until engaged in melee, then drop it and switch to slam attacks.
  
=== Clockwork Squire ===
+
=== Squire Automaton ===
 +
----
 
''This soldier walks stiffly and appears to be made of wood.
 
''This soldier walks stiffly and appears to be made of wood.
  
Medium animate clockwork. Tricks:  
+
Medium automaton. Tricks:  
 
attack,  
 
attack,  
 
come,
 
come,
 
defend,
 
defend,
down,
+
heel,
 
flank,
 
flank,
 
watch
 
watch
 
.  
 
.  
Cp: ability increase (Strength) (1), additional attack (1), armored (1), weak mechanism (-1). Cost 810 gp.  
+
CP: 6. Body (4), ability increase (Strength) (1), additional attack (1), armored (1), weak mechanism (-1). Cost 1800 gp.  
  
'''Clockwork Squire CR 3<br>
+
''' Squire Automaton CR 3<br>
 
'''XP 800 <br>
 
'''XP 800 <br>
N Medium construct <br>
+
N Medium construct (clockwork)<br>
 
Init +4 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5  
 
Init +4 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5  
 
+
----
 
'''DEFENSE
 
'''DEFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''AC  
 
'''AC  
 
20, touch 12, flat-footed 18 (+4 armor, +2 dodge, +4 natural)  <br>
 
20, touch 12, flat-footed 18 (+4 armor, +2 dodge, +4 natural)  <br>
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'''Immune  
 
'''Immune  
 
Construct Traits
 
Construct Traits
 
+
----
 
'''OFFENSE
 
'''OFFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''Speed  
 
'''Speed  
 
30 ft., <br>
 
30 ft., <br>
 
'''Melee  
 
'''Melee  
 
2 slams +7 (1d6 +5)  
 
2 slams +7 (1d6 +5)  
 
+
----
 
'''STATISTICS
 
'''STATISTICS
 
+
----
 
'''Str  
 
'''Str  
10,  
+
18,  
 
'''Dex  
 
'''Dex  
 
10,  
 
10,  
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1 <br>
 
1 <br>
 
'''Base Atk  
 
'''Base Atk  
+2
+
+3
 
'''CMB  
 
'''CMB  
+1
+
+7
 
'''CMD  
 
'''CMD  
18 <br>
+
19 <br>
 
'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes   
 
'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes   
 
+
----
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
+
----
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
+
----
 
'''WEAKNESS  
 
'''WEAKNESS  
 
+
----
 
''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex)
 
''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex)
 
Clockwork constructs take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
 
Clockwork constructs take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
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The clockwork has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only three hours.  
 
The clockwork has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only three hours.  
  
The clockwork squire is made to assist a soldier in battle, and has a complex control mechanism allowing it to perform many tasks.
+
The squire automaton is made to assist a soldier in battle, and has a complex control mechanism allowing it to perform many tasks.
  
=== Clockwork Mount ===
+
=== Automated Mount ===
''This large horse is made of jointed metal parts and moves with stiff precision.
+
----
 +
''This horse is made of jointed metal parts and moves with stiff precision.
  
Medium animate clockwork. Tricks:  
+
Medium automaton. Tricks:  
 
attack, come, defend, down, guard, and mount.
 
attack, come, defend, down, guard, and mount.
Cp: armored (2), faster (2), metal (2). Cost 3,240 gp.  
+
CP: 13. Body (7), armored (2), faster (2), metal (2). Cost 8450 gp.  
  
'''Clockwork Mount CR 6<br>
+
'''Automated Mount CR 7<br>
 
'''XP 2,400 <br>
 
'''XP 2,400 <br>
N Large construct <br>
+
N Large construct (clockwork)<br>
 
Init +3 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5  
 
Init +3 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5  
 
+
----
 
'''DEFENSE
 
'''DEFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''AC  
 
'''AC  
 
26, touch 12, flat-footed 18  (-1 Dex, +2 dodge, +8 armor, +8 natural, -1 size)<br>
 
26, touch 12, flat-footed 18  (-1 Dex, +2 dodge, +8 armor, +8 natural, -1 size)<br>
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'''Immune  
 
'''Immune  
 
Construct Traits
 
Construct Traits
 
+
----
 
'''OFFENSE
 
'''OFFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''Speed  
 
'''Speed  
 
50 ft., <br>
 
50 ft., <br>
 
'''Melee  
 
'''Melee  
 
slam +9 (1d6+9)  
 
slam +9 (1d6+9)  
 
+
----
 
'''STATISTICS
 
'''STATISTICS
 
+
----
 
'''Str  
 
'''Str  
 
22,  
 
22,  
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20 <br>
 
20 <br>
 
'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes   
 
'''Feats''' Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes   
 
+
----
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
+
----
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
+
----
 
'''WEAKNESS  
 
'''WEAKNESS  
 
+
----
 
''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex)
 
''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex)
Clockwork steeds take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
+
Automated mounts take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
  
 
''Winding (Ex)  
 
''Winding (Ex)  
Clockwork mounts must be wound with special keys in order to function. A fully wound clockwork steed can remain active for 4 days.
+
Automated mounts must be wound with special keys in order to function. A fully wound automated mount can remain active for 4 days.
  
The clockwork mount is made for a Medium rider and to weather the hardships of intense combat.
+
The automated mount is made for a Medium rider and to weather the hardships of intense combat.
  
=== Clockwork Dreadnought ===
+
=== Automated Dreadnought ===
''This metallic siege engine advances with a clanking sound.
+
----
 +
''This metallic siege engine advances with a loud clanking sound.
  
Huge animate clockwork. Tricks: Pilot.
+
Huge automaton. Tricks: none.
Cp: armored (2), extra attack (1), metal (2), weak mechanism (-1). Cost 2,450 gp.  
+
CP: 13. Body (10), armored (2), extra attack (1), metal (2), no control apparatus (-2), pilot (1), weak mechanism (-1). Cost 8,450 gp.  
  
'''Clockwork Dreadnought CR 7<br>
+
'''Automated Dreadnought CR 6<br>
 
'''XP 3,200<br>
 
'''XP 3,200<br>
N Huge construct <br>
+
N Huge construct (clockwork)<br>
 
Init +2 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5  
 
Init +2 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5  
 
+
----
 
'''DEFENSE
 
'''DEFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''AC  
 
'''AC  
 
25, touch 6, flat-footed 15 (-2 Dex, +8 armor, +11 natural, -2 size)<br>
 
25, touch 6, flat-footed 15 (-2 Dex, +8 armor, +11 natural, -2 size)<br>
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'''Immune  
 
'''Immune  
 
Construct Traits
 
Construct Traits
 
+
----
 
'''OFFENSE
 
'''OFFENSE
 
+
----
 
'''Speed  
 
'''Speed  
 
30 ft.<br>
 
30 ft.<br>
 
'''Melee  
 
'''Melee  
 
2 slams +15 (1d8+15)  
 
2 slams +15 (1d8+15)  
 
+
----
 
'''STATISTICS
 
'''STATISTICS
 
+
----
 
'''Str  
 
'''Str  
 
30,  
 
30,  
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'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 
'''SPECIAL ABILITIES
 +
----
 +
''Pilot (Ex)
 +
An interior piloting compartment for a creature of Medium size or smaller. 
 +
Any creature with hands can pilot a dreadnought.
 +
A piloted automaton functions just as if it was an intelligent creature.
 +
The pilot spends a full-round action each turn to pilot the automaton.
 +
When a piloted automaton takes damage, the pilot takes half that damage, Fortitude (DC 10) negates. This does not reduce the damage to the automaton.
 +
Mind-affecting effects targeting the automaton may affect the pilot, who gains a +4 bonus on such Will saving throws. 
  
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
''Swift Reactions (Ex)  
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.
 
+
----
 
'''WEAKNESS  
 
'''WEAKNESS  
 +
----
 +
''No Control Apparatus (Ex)
 +
The automaton cannot be programmed with any tricks.
  
 
''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex)
 
''Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex)
Clockwork steeds take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
+
Clockwork take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.
  
 
''Weak Mechanism (Ex)
 
''Weak Mechanism (Ex)
The clockwork dreadnought has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only seven hours.
+
The automated dreadnought has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only seven hours.
 +
 
 +
The automated dreadnought is made for a Medium pilot to wreak havoc!
 +
 
 +
== Automatons as Familiars ==
 +
A character with the ability to summon a [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/wizard/familiar familiar] can instead have an automaton familiar. This replaces the [[#Control Apparatus|control apparatus]] with a magical spirit. Anyone with the ability to summon a familiar can link to an automaton, it does not require the Improved Familiar feat.
 +
 
 +
The familiar is not summoned; instead the cost of 200 gp times the master's level to gain a new familiar represents the manufacture of the familiar's body and the increasingly sophisticated magical apparatus required to jump-start the familiar at the power level of its master. A character that starts the game with an automaton familiar need not pay this cost. When calculating the cost of repairs, an automaton familiar is assumed to have a cost of 200 gp per class level.
  
The clockwork dreadnought is made for a Medium pilot to wreak havoc!
+
Automaton familiars are relatively simple devices based on [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object/animated-object-tiny Tiny animated objects] and have a single construction point. They can take construction flaws to gain additional construction points, but no more than one additional construction point per two hit dice of the master.
 +
Because it is animated by a spirit, the automaton familiar's Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma score are all equal to the Intelligence score given by the character's level in the table Familiar Ability Descriptions. An automaton familiar is not mindless and not immune to mind-affecting effects. It has no control apparatus (and cannot take flaws relating to its control apparatus), but it does have a winding mechanism. It cannot speak or use command words, at 5th level it communicates with its masters using signs and mechanical noises.
  
== Clockwork as Familiars ==
+
An automaton familiar can have additional construction points added at a cost of 1,000 gp for the first additional construction point, 2,000 gp for the second construction point, 3,000 for the third, and so on.
As noted under [[#Clockwork_Tricks | clockwork tricks]] above, a character with the ability to summon a familiar can instead have a clockwork familiar. This replaces the [[#Control Apparatus|control apparatus]] with a magical spirit.  
 
  
Much like other clockwork, clockwork familiars come in two varieties; animate clockwork and clockwork familiars.
+
== Automatons as Companions ==
In both cases, the familiar is not summoned; instead the cost of 200 gp times the master's level represents the manufacture of the familiar's body and the increasingly sophisticated magical apparatus required to jump-start the familiar at the power level of its master. When calculating the cost of repairs, both types of familiar are assumed to have a cost of 200 gp.
+
Certain characters can have automaton companions instead of [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/druid/animal-companions animal companions]. Automaton companions work like animal companions, except as noted.
  
Animate clockwork familiars are relatively simple devices based on [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object/animated-object-tiny Tiny animated objects]. Anyone with the ability to summon a familiar can link to an animate clockwork. An animate clockwork familiar can have additional construction points added at a cost of 1,000 gp for the first additional construction point, 2,000 gp for the second construction point, 3,000 for the third, and so on.
+
* Automaton companions follow the same rules as animal companions, advancing their Hit Dice and other abilities per Table: Animal Companion Base Statistics.  
  
[http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/clockwork/clockwork-familiar Clockwork familiars] are more complex to bond with, and require the binder to have the [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/improved-familiar Improved Familiar] feat. Bonding a clockwork familiar through the familiar class feature circumvents the cost, caster level, and Craft Construct feat to create a clockwork familiar as an independent creature.
+
* An automaton companion has a price of 50 gp times the master's effective druid level for the animal companion ability, squared. This price is only used to calculate the cost of repairs. The master is assumed to be able to gain a replacement  automaton companion in the same way he gained his first one, and to be continually updating it as he advances in level at no cost in money or time.
  
== Clockwork as Companions ==
+
* Automaton companions gain additional hit points based on their size, as all constructs do. This is included in the base profile below. As creatures of the construct type, automatons have d10 Hit Dice. Thus automaton companions gain one additional hit point per Hit Dice compared to animal companions, like an animal companion with a Constitution of 12.
Certain characters can have clockwork companions instead of [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/druid/animal-companions animal companions]. Clockwork companions work like animal companions, except as noted.
 
  
* Clockwork companions follow the same rules as animal companions, advancing their Hit Dice and other abilities per Table: Animal Companion Base Statistics. Clockwork companions gain additional hit points based on their size, as all constructs do. This is included in the base profile below.
+
* Construct have a better base attack progression than animals. An automaton companion gains an additional point of base attack bonus when its master gains level 1, 5, 13, and 20.
  
* Mindless: Clockwork companions have no Intelligence score and possess the mindless trait. A clockwork companion cannot use an ability score increase (at 4 Hit Dice, 8 Hit Dice, and so on) to increase Constitution or Intelligence. Clockwork companions have no skill points or feats. Clockwork companions use tricks as other mechanical clockwork do.
+
* Mindless: Automaton companions have no Intelligence score and possess the mindless trait. An automaton companion cannot use an ability score increase (at 4 Hit Dice, 8 Hit Dice, and so on) to increase Constitution or Intelligence. Automaton companions have no skill points, class skills, or feats.  
  
* Clockwork companions do not gain the link or devotion abilities.
+
* Automaton companions use tricks as other automatons do, and gain additional tricks as the level of their master increases as animal companions do. An automation companion with the no control mechanism flaw gains no tricks.
  
=== Clockwork Companion ===
+
* Automaton companions gain an additional construction point for every six hit dice. An automaton familiar can have additional construction points added at a cost of 1,000 gp for the first additional construction point, 2,000 gp for the second construction point, 3,000 for the third, and so on.
Instead of taking the listed benefit at 4th level, you can instead choose to increase the companion's Strength and construction points by 2. Construction points are the same as those of mechanical clockwork.
+
 
 +
* Automaton companions do not gain the link or devotion abilities.
 +
 
 +
=== Automaton Companion ===
 +
Instead of taking the listed benefit at 4th level, you can instead choose to increase the companion's Strength and construction points by 2.
  
 
'''Starting Statistics
 
'''Starting Statistics
 
----
 
----
 
 
'''Size''' Medium, '''Speed''' 30 ft.; '''AC''' +4 natural armor; '''Attack''' slam (1d6); '''Ability Scores''' '''Str''' 14, '''Dex''' 12, '''Con''' —, '''Int''' —, '''Wis''' 1, '''Cha''' 1; '''Special Qualities  
 
'''Size''' Medium, '''Speed''' 30 ft.; '''AC''' +4 natural armor; '''Attack''' slam (1d6); '''Ability Scores''' '''Str''' 14, '''Dex''' 12, '''Con''' —, '''Int''' —, '''Wis''' 1, '''Cha''' 1; '''Special Qualities  
construct immunities
+
construct immunities,
 
construction points (4),
 
construction points (4),
 
darkvision 60 ft,
 
darkvision 60 ft,
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mindless.
 
mindless.
  
'''7th-Level Advancement
+
'''4th-Level Advancement
 
----
 
----
 
 
'''Size''' Large; '''AC''' +2 natural armor; '''Attack''' slam(1d8); '''Ability Scores Str''' +8, '''Dex''' –2; '''Special Qualities  
 
'''Size''' Large; '''AC''' +2 natural armor; '''Attack''' slam(1d8); '''Ability Scores Str''' +8, '''Dex''' –2; '''Special Qualities  
 
hit-point bonus +30.
 
hit-point bonus +30.
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* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/constructs/animated-object Animated Objects] @ pfsrd.com
 
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Fantasy is set in the land of the past, but as we move forward, the past moves forward with us. The mechanical wonders of the 18th and 19th century have become fantasy tropes. Here is one component for such a setting, automatons.

An automaton is a purely mechanical creature controlled by a clockwork mechanism that serves as its brain. Automatons differ from clockwork creatures, that are also mechanical but powered by magic. They share the construct type and clockwork subtype, but work quite differently and are generally cheaper and less reliable than their magical cousins.

An automaton has a very limited intelligence, able to act only on specific instructions. The skills used with automatons are Craft (clockwork) to create the machinery and Knowledge (engineering) to control and understand their mechanical logic.

Control Apparatus

Automatons are controlled my a mechanical clockwork "brain". Automatons never have an intelligence score. They are mindless creatures incapable of independent thought or action that only act as their maker instructs them to. An automaton has no survival instinct and must be instructed to defend itself. An automaton can run certain automated routines (called tricks), or it can be instructed in detail how to deal with a certain situation (called pushing). This works much like controlling an animal using Handle Animal.

Tricks: An automaton can be made capable of running various tricks, similar to the tricks animals can be taught using Animal Handling. Automatons are normally made with six tricks, but more primitive control mechanisms are capable of fewer tricks.

Unlike an animal, an automaton that is not activated by a trick will do nothing. Automatons never move around on their own or continue fighting when no target of their attack order is present.

Ordering an automaton to perform a trick it is capable of is a move action that can be made up to 30 ft away, and requires a Knowledge (engineer) check, DC 10.

Pushing: Hands-on instructions from an operator. These instructions are made by operating levers or other control surfaces on the automaton, usually mounted in back. This method of controlling an automaton corresponds roughly to pushing an animal using Handle Animal.

Pushing an automaton is a full-round action performed when adjacent to the automaton, that requires a DC 25 Knowledge (engineering) check. The automaton will continue to carry out its instructions for as long as they remain relevant to the situation.

Automaton Tricks

Automatons generally use the same tricks as the Handle Animal skill, but certain tricks are new or modified. An automaton does not need the stay trick, it never does anything unless it is executing a trick or being pushed.

Attack: The automaton attacks one unique creature pointed out to it. If the attack is to cover several creatures with one command, this trick must be taken two times. An automaton can be ordered to cease attacking by activating any other trick.

Down, Flee, Get Help, Hunt, Seek, Serve, Stay: Automatons cannot perform these tricks.

Mount The automaton has an integral saddle and can carry a rider of any size category smaller than itself. This works like an animal mount.

Hibernate: The automaton is capable of stopping its winding mechanism while waiting for some other trick to activate. It is absolutely still, but senses still function. This allows the automaton to be a guardian, conserving its energy for when it is needed. A hibernating automaton is considered helpless.

Return: The automaton returns to a designated base or winding station when its hit points or winding mechanism is half spent. It follows the same path it took to get to where it is.

Work: This trick also lets the automaton use any skills it has that are not clearly covered by other tricks (see construction abilities). In particular it covers the Craft, Heal, and Profession skills.

Automaton Body

Table:
Crafting Automatons
Size
Category
Hit Dice CP Cost
Tiny 1d10 1
Small 2d10+10 3
Medium 3d10+20 4
Large 4d10+30 7
Huge 7d10+40 10
Gargantuan 10d10+60 13
Colossal 13d10+80 16

Automatons use all the rules for animated objects and also gains the advantages and disadvantages of the clockwork subtype. Unlike an object animated by animate objects, an automaton is purpose-built to be animated, and generally looks like a mechanical version of a living creature.

An animate clockwork is built from construction points. Each animate construct must have a basic frame, that determines its size code and base attributes. Additional construction points can be used to purchase various abilities. There are also construction flaws, that reduces the construction point cost. Except for the additional construction point abilities and flaws listed below, this is the same as the construction points outlined for animated objects in the bestiary.

New Construction Abilities

These new construct abilities and flaws are available to automatons.

Ability Increase (Ex, 1 CP): Increase one attribute by 4 points. This bonus cannot be applied to Int or Con.

Abstract Engine (Ex, 1 CP) A clockwork with an abstract engine can have its tricks exchanged by being inserted with a mechanical information record, such as a punch card. Changing the instructions of the abstract engine takes 1 hour and a Knowledge (engineering) check with a DC equal to the DC of teaching an animal that trick.

Armor (Ex, 1 CP) The construct gains an integral armor bonus of +5. This can be increased to +8 for another construction point. Automatons cannot wear armor.

Brass (Ex, 1 CP) A lesser version of the metal construction point ability, the clockwork is made of a soft metal like brass or bronze. It gains Hardness 8 and a +1 increase to its natural armor bonus.

Extra Hit Dice (Ex, 2 CP) The automaton gains three additional Hit Dice, which gives it +16.5 hit points, +3 base attack bonus, and a +1 bonus on all saving throws. It also gains a +2 bonus to natural armor. This ability can be taken several times, with stacking benefits.

Hand (Ex, 1 CP) Turns one slam attack into a fist, that can either strike as a normal slam attack, or be used for fine manipulation such as wielding a weapon. The automaton is considered proficient with all simple melee weapons. For one additional construction point, it can use all martial melee weapons or simple ranged weapons (two points for both). Any additional proficiencies applies to all the automaton's hands.

Pilot (Ex, 1 CP) A subtype of mechanical control apparatus, an automaton can incorporate an interior piloting compartment for a creature at least two size categories smaller than the automaton. A pilot with hands (or an equivalent) can pilot an automaton of any shape; other creatures can only pilot an automaton that mimics its basic shape, such as quadruped or serpentine. It takes a full-round action to enter or leave the cockpit.

A piloted automaton functions just as if it was an intelligent creature. For the automaton to take any actions, the pilot must spend a full-round action each turn piloting.

The pilot cannot interact with the outside world except through the automaton. Mind-affecting effects targeting the automaton may affect the pilot, who gains a +4 bonus on such Will saving throws. When a piloted automaton takes damage, the pilot takes half that damage, Fortitude (DC 10) negates. This does not reduce the damage to the automaton.

It is possible to add up to six passenger seats inside the automaton at the cost of an additional construction point. Passengers work like the pilot except that they cannot run the automaton and are not subject to mind-affecting effects from the outside. It is a full round action to move from a passenger seat to a vacant pilot seat.

Skilled (Ex, 1 CP) The automaton gains a +5 bonus and counts as trained with one specific skill. The automaton has integral limbs and tools that allows it to perform the skill and gains neither bonuses or penalties from tools. Expending additional construction points increases the bonus by +3 each.

Skin (Ex, 1 CP) The automaton is covered with an artificial skin, hair, fur and other material appropriate to disguise it as a specific living creature. It can make noises as the creature it models, but cannot speak. It gains a +10 bonus on Disguise checks to imitating this particular creature. This does not stack with the bonus from polymorph spells, disguise kits, and the like.

Shackle (Ex, 1 CP) The automaton gains the grab ability. At the cost of an additional construction point, it can grapple creatures up to two size categories larger than itself.

Voice (Ex, 1 CP) The automaton has an advanced sound maker that can make various sounds and even speak, tough its lack of Intelligence and Charisma limits it to a multitude of per-arranged expressions, appropriate to its skills and tricks.

Construction Flaws

Deaf (Ex, +1 CP) The clockwork lacks an auditory sense. It takes a –4 penalty on initiative checks, automatically fails Perception checks based on sound, and takes a –4 penalty on opposed Perception checks. It can only be ordered to perform tricks by an adjacent creature.

Immobile (Ex, +2 CP) The automaton lacks all movement speeds and must be transported.

Jam Prone (Ex, +1 CP) Whenever the automaton takes damage, it must make a Fortitude save (DC 15) to avoid being staggered for 1 round.

No Control Apparatus (Ex, +2 CP) The automaton cannot be programmed with any tricks.

Poor Sight (Ex, +1 CP) The clockwork lacks both low-light vision and darkvision.

Primitive Mechanism (Ex, +2 CP) The automaton is powered by a primitive winding mechanism. It remains wound for only one minute per Hit Dice it has. Any wrench can be used to wind the automaton; it has no special key.

Simple Control Apparatus (Ex, +1 CP) The automaton can only be programmed with a maximum of three tricks.

Weak Mechanism (Ex, +1 CP) The automaton has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only one hour per Hit Dice.

Creating and Maintaining Automatons

An automaton is made using Craft (clockwork) using the normal Craft rules. The base price for an automaton is 50 gp times the number of construction points, squared. The minimum price is 25 gp.

Gosh is an apprentice with Craft (clockwork) +5. He wants to craft a tiny automaton with one construction point plus one more for the cost of the size category. 2 squared is 4, multiplying with 50 gp gives a price of 200 gp. With a Craft DC of 15 and taking 10, Gosh produces 37.5 gp worth of automatons per week using the Craft rules, this automaton takes just over five weeks to build.

The total number of construction points and halve this number (round all fractions down, as usual); this is the challenge rating of the clockwork creature.

Damage and Repair An automaton body can be repaired with abilities that repair constructs or using Craft (clockwork) at DC 10. A full repair costs 25% of the cost of the automaton, partial repairs proportionally less. Automatons are disabled at zero hit points and destroyed (irreparable) at negative hit points equal to its regular hit points.

Winding The mechanism that powers an automaton must be recharged periodically, a process known as winding. This is a physically demanding process; winding an automaton requires as much Strength as the automaton has, and takes one minute for each Hit Dice of automaton. It is possible to use a winch to wind, but this takes an equal number of hours. It is common to see capstans, water wheels, or even magical devices set up to wind big automatons.

Example Automatons

These are practical examples of what can be done with the automaton rules. Each automaton has a number of tricks, construction points, and a gold piece cost.

Blackbird Automaton


This perched black songbird looks enameled and has metallic notes in its repertoire.

Tiny automaton. Tricks: defend, entertain, hibernate. CP: 2. Body (1), ability increase (Charisma) (2), primitive mechanism (-2), skilled (Perform: sing) (2), simple control apparatus (-1). Cost 200 gp.

Blackbird Automaton CR 1
XP 200
N Tiny construct (clockwork)
Init +6 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5


DEFENSE


AC 20 touch 18, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +2 dodge, +4 natural, +2 size)
hp 5 (1d10)
Fort +0, Ref +6, Will -5
Defensive Abilities hardness 5, Immune Construct Traits


OFFENSE


Speed 15 ft.
Melee slam +1 (1d2-2)


STATISTICS


Str 6, Dex 14, Con -, Int -, Wis 1, Cha 7
Base Atk +1 CMB +1 CMD 9
Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes.
Skills Perform +6.


SPECIAL ABILITIES


Swift Reactions (Ex) Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.


WEAKNESS


Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex) Clockwork constructs take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.

Simple Control Apparatus (Ex) The automaton can only be programmed with a maximum of three tricks.

Weak Mechanism (Ex) The blackbird automaton has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only an hour.

Lock Monkey


This tiny wooden monkey is climbing towards the lock, heedless of danger.

Tiny automaton. Tricks: search, stealth, work. CP: 2. Body (1), ability increase (Dexterity) (1), additional movement (climb) (1), primitive mechanism (-2), simple control apparatus (-1), skilled (Disable Device) (1), skilled (Perception) (1). Cost 200 gp.

Lock Monkey CR 1
XP 200
N Tiny construct (clockwork)
Init +8 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception +0


DEFENSE


AC 22 touch 18, flat-footed 18 (+4 Dex, +2 dodge, +4 natural, +2 size)
hp 5 (1d10)
Fort +0, Ref +6, Will -5
Defensive Abilities hardness 5, Immune Construct Traits


OFFENSE


Speed 15 ft.
Melee slam +1 (1d2-2)


STATISTICS


Str 6, Dex 18, Con -, Int -, Wis 1, Cha 1
Base Atk +1 CMB +3 CMD 13
Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes
Skills Climb +12, Disable Device +7, Stealth +12.


SPECIAL ABILITIES


Swift Reactions (Ex) Clockwork constructs react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.


WEAKNESS


Primitive mechanism (Ex) The clockwork is powered by a primitive mechanism. It remains wound for only one minute. Any wrench can be used to wind the clockwork; it has no special key.

Simple Control Apparatus (Ex) The automaton can only be programmed with a maximum of three tricks.

Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex): Clockwork constructs take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.

The lock monkey is usually carried into position, then winded and instructed to unlock or disable a known mechanism. It is capable of moving under cover to where it should work, and can look for traps but has poor perception. It cannot disable magical traps.

Clockwork Sentry


This wooden gnome crossbowman keeps watch, eyes scanning mechanically for foes.

Small automaton. Tricks: down, guard, hibernate. CP: 2. Body (3), ability increase (Dexterity) (1), additional attack (1), 2 hands (simple ranged weapons) (3), brittle (-1), flammable (-1), skilled (Perception) (1), immobile (-2), primitive mechanism (-2), simple control apparatus (-1). Cost 237 gp (37 gp in equipment).

Sentry Automaton CR 2
XP 600
N Small construct (clockwork)
Init +7 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception +1


DEFENSE


AC 20, touch 16, flat-footed 15 (+3 Dex, +2 dodge, +4 natural, +1 size)
hp 21 (2d10+10)
Fort +0, Ref +6, Will -5
Defensive Abilities hardness 5, Immune Construct Traits


OFFENSE


Speed 0 ft.
Melee 2 slams +3 (1d3)
Ranged Light crossbow +6 (1d6)


STATISTICS


Str 10, Dex 16, Con -, Int -, Wis 1, Cha 1
Base Atk +2 CMB +1 CMD 18
Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes
Gear Light crossbow, quiver of 20 bolts


SPECIAL ABILITIES


Swift Reactions (Ex) Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.


WEAKNESS


Primitive mechanism (Ex) The clockwork is powered by a primitive mechanism. It remains wound for two minutes. Any wrench can be used to wind the clockwork; it has no special key.

Simple Control Apparatus (Ex) The automaton can only be programmed with a maximum of three tricks.

Vulnerable to Cold, Electricity, and Fire (Ex) The sentry automaton takes 150% as much damage as normal from cold, electricity, and fire attacks.

The sentry automaton is positioned to guard a strategic location. It's down command is tied to a simple trigger, like "do not attack those wearing the Ito crest". It will fire its light crossbow until engaged in melee, then drop it and switch to slam attacks.

Squire Automaton


This soldier walks stiffly and appears to be made of wood.

Medium automaton. Tricks: attack, come, defend, heel, flank, watch . CP: 6. Body (4), ability increase (Strength) (1), additional attack (1), armored (1), weak mechanism (-1). Cost 1800 gp.

Squire Automaton CR 3
XP 800
N Medium construct (clockwork)
Init +4 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5


DEFENSE


AC 20, touch 12, flat-footed 18 (+4 armor, +2 dodge, +4 natural)
hp 36 (3d10+20)
Fort +1, Ref +3, Will -4
Defensive Abilities hardness 5, Immune Construct Traits


OFFENSE


Speed 30 ft.,
Melee 2 slams +7 (1d6 +5)


STATISTICS


Str 18, Dex 10, Con -, Int -, Wis 1, Cha 1
Base Atk +3 CMB +7 CMD 19
Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes


SPECIAL ABILITIES


Swift Reactions (Ex) Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.


WEAKNESS


Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex) Clockwork constructs take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.

Weak Mechanism (Ex) The clockwork has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only three hours.

The squire automaton is made to assist a soldier in battle, and has a complex control mechanism allowing it to perform many tasks.

Automated Mount


This horse is made of jointed metal parts and moves with stiff precision.

Medium automaton. Tricks: attack, come, defend, down, guard, and mount. CP: 13. Body (7), armored (2), faster (2), metal (2). Cost 8450 gp.

Automated Mount CR 7
XP 2,400
N Large construct (clockwork)
Init +3 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5


DEFENSE


AC 26, touch 12, flat-footed 18 (-1 Dex, +2 dodge, +8 armor, +8 natural, -1 size)
hp 52 (4d10+30 size)
Fort +1, Ref +2, Will -4
Defensive Abilities hardness 10, Immune Construct Traits


OFFENSE


Speed 50 ft.,
Melee slam +9 (1d6+9)


STATISTICS


Str 22, Dex 8, Con -, Int -, Wis 1, Cha 1
Base Atk +4 CMB +11 CMD 20
Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes


SPECIAL ABILITIES


Swift Reactions (Ex) Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.


WEAKNESS


Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex) Automated mounts take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.

Winding (Ex) Automated mounts must be wound with special keys in order to function. A fully wound automated mount can remain active for 4 days.

The automated mount is made for a Medium rider and to weather the hardships of intense combat.

Automated Dreadnought


This metallic siege engine advances with a loud clanking sound.

Huge automaton. Tricks: none. CP: 13. Body (10), armored (2), extra attack (1), metal (2), no control apparatus (-2), pilot (1), weak mechanism (-1). Cost 8,450 gp.

Automated Dreadnought CR 6
XP 3,200
N Huge construct (clockwork)
Init +2 Senses darkvision 60, low-light vision; Perception -5


DEFENSE


AC 25, touch 6, flat-footed 15 (-2 Dex, +8 armor, +11 natural, -2 size)
hp 78 (7d10+40 size)
Fort +2, Ref +0, Will -3
Defensive Abilities hardness 10, Immune Construct Traits


OFFENSE


Speed 30 ft.
Melee 2 slams +15 (1d8+15)


STATISTICS


Str 30, Dex 6, Con -, Int -, Wis 1, Cha 1
Base Atk +2 CMB +19 CMD 27
Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes

SPECIAL ABILITIES


Pilot (Ex) An interior piloting compartment for a creature of Medium size or smaller. Any creature with hands can pilot a dreadnought. A piloted automaton functions just as if it was an intelligent creature. The pilot spends a full-round action each turn to pilot the automaton. When a piloted automaton takes damage, the pilot takes half that damage, Fortitude (DC 10) negates. This does not reduce the damage to the automaton. Mind-affecting effects targeting the automaton may affect the pilot, who gains a +4 bonus on such Will saving throws.

Swift Reactions (Ex) Clockwork react much more swiftly than other constructs. They gain Improved Initiative and Lightning Reflexes as bonus feats, and gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC.


WEAKNESS


No Control Apparatus (Ex) The automaton cannot be programmed with any tricks.

Vulnerable to Electricity (Ex) Clockwork take 150% as much damage as normal from electricity attacks.

Weak Mechanism (Ex) The automated dreadnought has a weak power source. After winding, it retains power for only seven hours.

The automated dreadnought is made for a Medium pilot to wreak havoc!

Automatons as Familiars

A character with the ability to summon a familiar can instead have an automaton familiar. This replaces the control apparatus with a magical spirit. Anyone with the ability to summon a familiar can link to an automaton, it does not require the Improved Familiar feat.

The familiar is not summoned; instead the cost of 200 gp times the master's level to gain a new familiar represents the manufacture of the familiar's body and the increasingly sophisticated magical apparatus required to jump-start the familiar at the power level of its master. A character that starts the game with an automaton familiar need not pay this cost. When calculating the cost of repairs, an automaton familiar is assumed to have a cost of 200 gp per class level.

Automaton familiars are relatively simple devices based on Tiny animated objects and have a single construction point. They can take construction flaws to gain additional construction points, but no more than one additional construction point per two hit dice of the master. Because it is animated by a spirit, the automaton familiar's Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma score are all equal to the Intelligence score given by the character's level in the table Familiar Ability Descriptions. An automaton familiar is not mindless and not immune to mind-affecting effects. It has no control apparatus (and cannot take flaws relating to its control apparatus), but it does have a winding mechanism. It cannot speak or use command words, at 5th level it communicates with its masters using signs and mechanical noises.

An automaton familiar can have additional construction points added at a cost of 1,000 gp for the first additional construction point, 2,000 gp for the second construction point, 3,000 for the third, and so on.

Automatons as Companions

Certain characters can have automaton companions instead of animal companions. Automaton companions work like animal companions, except as noted.

  • Automaton companions follow the same rules as animal companions, advancing their Hit Dice and other abilities per Table: Animal Companion Base Statistics.
  • An automaton companion has a price of 50 gp times the master's effective druid level for the animal companion ability, squared. This price is only used to calculate the cost of repairs. The master is assumed to be able to gain a replacement automaton companion in the same way he gained his first one, and to be continually updating it as he advances in level at no cost in money or time.
  • Automaton companions gain additional hit points based on their size, as all constructs do. This is included in the base profile below. As creatures of the construct type, automatons have d10 Hit Dice. Thus automaton companions gain one additional hit point per Hit Dice compared to animal companions, like an animal companion with a Constitution of 12.
  • Construct have a better base attack progression than animals. An automaton companion gains an additional point of base attack bonus when its master gains level 1, 5, 13, and 20.
  • Mindless: Automaton companions have no Intelligence score and possess the mindless trait. An automaton companion cannot use an ability score increase (at 4 Hit Dice, 8 Hit Dice, and so on) to increase Constitution or Intelligence. Automaton companions have no skill points, class skills, or feats.
  • Automaton companions use tricks as other automatons do, and gain additional tricks as the level of their master increases as animal companions do. An automation companion with the no control mechanism flaw gains no tricks.
  • Automaton companions gain an additional construction point for every six hit dice. An automaton familiar can have additional construction points added at a cost of 1,000 gp for the first additional construction point, 2,000 gp for the second construction point, 3,000 for the third, and so on.
  • Automaton companions do not gain the link or devotion abilities.

Automaton Companion

Instead of taking the listed benefit at 4th level, you can instead choose to increase the companion's Strength and construction points by 2.

Starting Statistics


Size Medium, Speed 30 ft.; AC +4 natural armor; Attack slam (1d6); Ability Scores Str 14, Dex 12, Con —, Int —, Wis 1, Cha 1; Special Qualities construct immunities, construction points (4), darkvision 60 ft, hardness 5, hit-point bonus +20, low-light vision, mindless.

4th-Level Advancement


Size Large; AC +2 natural armor; Attack slam(1d8); Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2; Special Qualities hit-point bonus +30.

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