How to Fight an Iron Golem (Logically)

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Magical constructs don't exactly fit into any notions of realism, but it's fun to entertain the idea of how one could possibly defeat an iron golem if it existed in a more mundane world, where magic or adamantine weapons don't exist.

Could it be treated like a possessed suit of armor and be vulnerable to maces or hammers for instance? Or is it more solid and would require way more kinetic energy to damage than even a powerful strike on a horse at full gallop could generate?

Maybe this discussion (more like over-thinking) could be useful if you're looking for ideas for a fantasy world that doesn't abandon logic entirely. Either way I hope you find it entertaining. This was a lot of editing for one person... Worth it? You decide. :)

And how could I pass up a chance to sneak in some Castlevania goodness in the background, right?


** Sources **

Iron golem in Dungeons & Dragons
https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/ir...

Density of human body vs. metal
http://blogofholding.com/?p=6387

Ballistic trajectory & muzzle velocity
http://www.shooterscalculator.com/bal...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.50_BMG
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.62%C3...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.62%C3...

Mechanical behavior of the imperial carroballista
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...

Discussion abut trebuchets and other ancient artillery / siege engines
https://historum.com/threads/ancient-...

War and Energy (kinetic energy of a medieval cannon)
http://vaclavsmil.com/wp-content/uplo...

History of cannons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History...

Guns vs Barbell Weight
   • Guns vs Barbell Weight  

How Many Hershey's Chocolate bars does it take to stop a bullet?
   • How Many Hershey's Chocolate bars does it ...  

Backgrounds & sprites
https://pixabay.com/photos/wood-natur...
https://unsplash.com/photos/1L71sPT5XKc
https://pixabay.com/photos/condat-sur...
https://bandygrass.tumblr.com/post/14...

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"Battle Theme 2" by Alexandr Zhelanov
https://opengameart.org/content/battl...

"No More Magic" by Horror Pen
https://opengameart.org/content/no-mo...

"RPG Ambient 3" by Hit Ctrl
https://opengameart.org/content/rpg-a...

Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/stev...


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