Flying Sword CR 1/4 Small construct

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Small construct, unaligned

Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 17 (5d6) Speed 0 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

Damage Immunities poison, psychic

Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, blinded, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 7

Languages —

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)   Proficiency Bonus +2

Traits

Antimagic Susceptibility. The sword is incapacitated while in the area of an antimagic field. If targeted by dispel magic, the sword must succeed on a Constitution saving throw against the caster's spell save DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute.

False Appearance. While the sword remains motionless and isn't flying, it is indistinguishable from a normal sword.

Actions

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage.

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