Can Golems benefit from Magic Items? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Can Golems benefit from Magic Items? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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M3
08-04-07, 09:42 AM Jut as the tittle of this threads suggests, I am seeking an answer to whether or not golems (Shield Golem specifically) can benefit from say a belt of strength or armor/weapons?

Thanks
runestar
08-04-07, 10:00 AM Yes.

And on a side note, notice how mage armour does not allow sr, and can thus be cast on golems normally immune to magic.:)
Slagger the Chuul
08-04-07, 01:35 PM The typical golem has effectively unbeatable spell resistance against effects that allow spell resistance (usually with the exception of a few specific spells). The benefits of many magic items are not impeded by spell resistance, so a golem can use them without difficulty.

What a golem wouldn't be able to benefit from are magic items that actually cast spells, like a wand or staff. This can potentially include other items, like a helm of teleportation, depending on whether or not your DM thinks spell resistance applies.
Thomar_of_Uointer
08-04-07, 08:34 PM Yes.

And on a side note, notice how mage armour does not allow sr, and can thus be cast on golems normally immune to magic.:)

Mage armor also has a range of Personal, you can't normally cast it on a golem.

Yes, anything with an equipment slot can benefit from a magic item. However, most golems are not programmed to collect and put on magic items they find lying around, someone has to put the items on them. Keep in mind that a person who destroys the golem will also be able to take any magic items for himself.
runestar
08-04-07, 10:38 PM Mage armor also has a range of Personal, you can't normally cast it on a golem.

Mage armour has a range of touch. You must be confusing it with shield.:)
turtlebasher
08-05-07, 10:05 AM Mage armour has a range of touch. You must be confusing it with shield.:)

Even then they can still use it if they have a ring of spell storing, if they can work out how to use it ;)
runestar
08-05-07, 10:23 AM Even then they can still use it if they have a ring of spell storing, if they can work out how to use it

I was thinking more of the golem's creator casting mage armour on it. An extended mage armour lasts 2xcaster lv in hours, and can easily last all day for a 12th lv caster or above. :)

Does serve to make those flesh golems that bit tougher...:D

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
M3 08-04-07, 09:42 AM	Jut as the tittle of this threads suggests, I am seeking an answer to whether or not golems (Shield Golem specifically) can benefit from say a belt of strength or armor/weapons? Thanks
runestar 08-04-07, 10:00 AM	Yes. And on a side note, notice how mage armour does not allow sr, and can thus be cast on golems normally immune to magic.:)
Slagger the Chuul 08-04-07, 01:35 PM	The typical golem has effectively unbeatable spell resistance against effects that allow spell resistance (usually with the exception of a few specific spells). The benefits of many magic items are not impeded by spell resistance, so a golem can use them without difficulty. What a golem wouldn't be able to benefit from are magic items that actually cast spells, like a wand or staff. This can potentially include other items, like a helm of teleportation, depending on whether or not your DM thinks spell resistance applies.
Thomar_of_Uointer 08-04-07, 08:34 PM	Yes. And on a side note, notice how mage armour does not allow sr, and can thus be cast on golems normally immune to magic.:) Mage armor also has a range of Personal, you can't normally cast it on a golem. Yes, anything with an equipment slot can benefit from a magic item. However, most golems are not programmed to collect and put on magic items they find lying around, someone has to put the items on them. Keep in mind that a person who destroys the golem will also be able to take any magic items for himself.
runestar 08-04-07, 10:38 PM	Mage armor also has a range of Personal, you can't normally cast it on a golem. Mage armour has a range of touch. You must be confusing it with shield.:)
turtlebasher 08-05-07, 10:05 AM	Mage armour has a range of touch. You must be confusing it with shield.:) Even then they can still use it if they have a ring of spell storing, if they can work out how to use it ;)
runestar 08-05-07, 10:23 AM	Even then they can still use it if they have a ring of spell storing, if they can work out how to use it I was thinking more of the golem's creator casting mage armour on it. An extended mage armour lasts 2xcaster lv in hours, and can easily last all day for a 12th lv caster or above. :) Does serve to make those flesh golems that bit tougher...:D