True Golem


At first glance, a true golem can be easily confused with an earth elemental. It has a similar stony body, though the golem is often larger and has even greater strength. The golem is a purely synthetic being, crafted by a mage and animated through use of a secret name-word that only the mage knows. With the name-word, a golem can be deactivated. A wise mage will not divulge the name-word of his creation, and few golems are made intelligent enough to possess the power of speech at all. Crafting golems is a laborious, time-consuming practice that few modern mages can bring themseles to practice. It is far simpler to just summon an elemental, which led to the habit of calling such creatures golems.

You can encounter only one true golem in the game, during Chapter 3 on Iorveth’s route while resolving the side quest The Secrets of Loc Muinne . This golem is the guardian of Dearhenna’s study, so cunningly programmed that it can hold a perfectly intelligent conversation. The golem follows Dearhenna’s program unswervingly, though, merely conversing with guests. It will not allow anyone into Dearhenna’s study, and anyone trying hard to enter it is judged an intruder and destroyed with prejudice. This golem can summon two copies of itself to help eliminate intruders and attacks by swinging its great arms down at its assailants. It generally does not charge, instead fighting cautiously.

A true golem can generally be fought the same way you’d battle an earth or fire elemental—by using strong blows. You cannot use potions to prepare for a battle with it, if you end up fighting it, but oiling your blade with Falka’s blood can help a little. Hitting it from behind helps you get past its potent defenses. A true golem’s drops are similar to an elemental’s drops, but the true golem is the only monster in the game that drops the potent golem trophy.