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[General Fantasy] How does a Golem move?

Should I make my golem out of a malleable material such as clay so that it can bend its knees? Would firing it in a kiln be a big mistake?
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Generally speaking, the magical or divine force that animates a Golem also allows it to move, regardless of the material it is made out of. Make it out of kiln-fired clay, solid granite, forged steel - it'll still be able to lurch around smashing stuff.

That said, some wizards and priests of a more practical bent have experimented with making properly articulated golems. Giving your creation actual flexible joints (ideally ball-and-socket, but even a simple hinge can make a difference) will improve its agility and coordination by a noticeable margin.

Full tests on how this affects their durability have not yet been performed, but it seems likely that there's a trade-off - a golem that can actually run, jump, and juggle will be far easier to damage than one that can merely lurch and smash.