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===Combat===

A rust monster can [[SRD:Scent|scent]] a metal object from up to 90 feet away. When it detects one, it dashes toward the source and attempts to strike it with its antennae. The creature is relentless, chasing characters over long distances if they still possess intact metal objects but usually ceasing its attacks to devour a freshly rusted meal.

The creature targets the largest metal object available, striking first at armor, then at shields and smaller items. It prefers ferrous metals (steel or iron) over precious metals (such as gold or silver) but will devour the latter if given the opportunity.  

'''Rust ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A rust monster that makes a successful [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] with its antennae causes the target metal to corrode, falling to pieces and becoming useless immediately. The touch can destroy up to a 10-foot cube of metal instantly. Magic armor and weapons, and other magic items made of metal, must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 17 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Reflex save]] or be dissolved. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based and includes a +4 racial bonus.

A metal weapon that deals damage to a rust monster corrodes immediately. Wooden, stone, and other nonmetallic weapons are unaffected.

 


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Alignment	Always neutral +
Challenge Rating	3 +
Environment	Underground +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Medium +
Title	Rust Monster +
Type	Aberration +