This spell allows the caster to animate a normal statue and have it fight for him. The statue can be from 3 to 12 feet tall and can be made of wood, stone, or crystal. When animated, the statue has AC 5, 4d8 hit points, attacks as a 4-HD monster, and can be damaged only by magical weapons. The statue has one attack per round, either by weapon or a blow for 1d8 points of damage. The statue can be deactivated by a successful dispel magic spell.
If the spell is cast on a statue that is already magical, the statue animates and attacks the caster, pursuing until the caster successfully escapes it or is slain.
Notes: Very rare spell. (Updated from Dragon Magazine.)