Animated Flying Sword

Small Construct, Unaligned

AC: 17

Initiative: +4 (14)

HP: 14 (4d6)

Speed: 5 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)

STR
12 (+1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
1 (-5)
WIS
5 (-3)
CHA
1 (-5)

Saving Throws: Dex +4

Immunities: poison; psychic

Condition Immunities: charmed; deafened; exhaustion; frightened; paralyzed; petrified; poisoned

Senses: Blindsight 60 ft., Passive Perception 7

CR: 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)

Habitat: Urban

Actions

Slash.

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Slashing damage.

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Animated Flying Sword

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 17 - Licenses and attribution