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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
forget their combat training, spellcasting abilities, and other skills.
Maelephants strike bargains with wicked spellcasters and entities of the Lower Planes, pledging to guard a site or object for
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
bulk of Kerpatis’s followers. Brainwashed by his magic and set to guard his many dungeons, these fanatics are among his most dangerous followers. It is telling that the xills rarely kidnap
commoners. Instead, they target young but promising adventurers, those whose natural talent and aptitude point to a bright future but whose skills have not yet grown sharp enough to repel a dedicated assault.
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?
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Suppressing a giggle, a gnome waggles her fingers and magically lifts the key ring from the guard’s belt. In a moment, the keys are in her hand, the cell door is open, and she and her
variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
martial skills by regularly using a horn of Valhalla to summon berserker;berserker spirits to fight.
2
A young sapphire dragon has found a collection of long-forgotten clay golem;clay golems and is
trying to teach them military tactics.
3
A druid summoned galeb duhr to guard a young sapphire dragon;young sapphire dragon's hoard in exchange for the dragon controlling the giant spider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Guard Drake Guard Drake
Medium dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
16 (+3
)
INT
4 (–3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
7 (–2)
Skills Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak it
Challenge 2 (450 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Guard Drake Guard Drake
Medium dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
16 (+3
)
INT
4 (–3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
7 (–2)
Skills Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak it
Challenge 2 (450 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Guard Drake Guard Drake
Medium dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
4 (–3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
7 (–2)
Skills Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Guard Captain Accomplished Watch Commander Guard captains often have ample professional experience. They might be accomplished bodyguards, protectors of magic treasures, veteran watch members, or
similar wardens. Guard Captain Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 18 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 75 (10d8 + 30)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 18 +4 +4
Dex 14 +2 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Guards Guard Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 13 +1 +1
Dex 12 +1 +1
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Perception +2
Gear Chain Shirt, Shield, Spear
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Guard Guards include members of a city watch, sentries in a citadel or fortified town, and the bodyguards of merchants and nobles. Guard
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 16
(chain shirt, shield)
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Guard Drake
Guard Drake
Medium dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16(+3)
DEX
11(+0)
CON
16(+3)
INT
4
(−3)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
7(−2)
Skills Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
City Guard The City Guard is Waterdeep’s army, charged with protecting the city’s walls and gates, government buildings, harbor, and officials. The City Guard also patrols the roads to Amphail
, Goldenfields, and Daggerford. City Guard Private, Captain, and Griffon Cavalry Rider Ranks in the City Guard Members of the City Guard have ranks. From lowest to highest, they are: Private Sergeant (armar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Guard Drake A guard drake is a reptilian creature created out of dragon scales by means of a bizarre and grisly ritual. When trained properly, a drake is obedient and territorial, which makes it an
excellent watch beast that can follow simple commands. Tiamat’s cult practices the ritual to create guard drakes, as do other groups that are skilled in arcana and associated with Dragons. The ritual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Guard Sentry and Watch Member Guards protect people, places, and things, either for pay or from a sense of duty. They might perform their duties vigilantly or distractedly. Some raise alarms at the
. They might be bouncers, lookouts, members of a city watch, or other keen-eyed warriors. Guard Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Astral Elf Honor Guard The safety of important individuals and locations is entrusted to astral elf honor guards, highly trained warriors who are more than capable of holding their own in combat
. Astral Elf Honor Guard
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Armor Class 17 (half plate)
Hit Points 93 (17d8 + 17)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Mastiff Mastiffs are impressive hounds prized by humanoids for their loyalty and keen senses. Mastiffs can be trained as guard dogs, hunting dogs, and war dogs. Halflings and other Small humanoids
12 (+1)
CHA
7 (−2)
Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages —
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Keen Hearing and Smell. The mastiff has advantage on Wisdom (Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Str 19 +4 +4 Dex 18 +4 +8 Con 16 +3 +7 Ability Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +7 Wis 19 +4 +8 Cha 18 +4 +8
Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Religion +11
Immunities Poison; Charmed, Paralyzed
outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face.
To distinguish between Waterdeep’s different groups of guardians, keep this handy mnemonic in mind: the Guard guards the walls while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
river crossings, forgotten wells, or natural campsites, where they ambush those who let down their guard. Twig Blight Small Plant, Neutral Evil
AC 14 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (2d6)
Speed 20 ft
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 6 −2 −2
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 11 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 4 −3 −3
Wis 8 −1 −1
Cha 3 −4 −4
Skills Stealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
royals. Some share their techniques with apprentices, while others jealously guard their secrets. Performer Maestro Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 18 Initiative +7 (17)
HP 110 (17d8 + 34)
Speed
30 ft.
Mod Save
Str 12 +1 +1
Dex 18 +4 +7
Con 14 +2 +2
Mod Save
Int 13 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 19 +4 +7
Skills Acrobatics +10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Phaerimm Hatchling Phaerimm zealously guard their rare hatchlings not out of parental devotion, but to ensure their kind’s growing strength. Phaerimm Hatchling Small Aberration, Neutral Evil
AC
Int 14 +2 +2
Wis 16 +3 +3
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Perception +5
Immunities Charmed
Senses Truesight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Languages Understands Common and Deep Speech
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
in the Sunhome Guard, as well as powerful muscle supporting Boros missions. Giants of the Skorskal clan are often assigned to protect Boros garrisons and forts throughout Ravnica. They are excellent
)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
18(+4)
CHA
12(+1)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +7
Skills Insight +7, Perception +10
Senses passive Perception 20
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
hounds are most commonly seen in service to devils, fire giants, and other evil creatures that use them as guard animals and companions. Hell Hound
Medium fiend, lawful evil
Armor Class 15 (natural
armor)
Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14)
Speed 50 ft.
STR
17(+3)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
14(+2)
INT
6(−2)
WIS
13(+1)
CHA
6(−2)
Skills Perception +5
Damage Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Canoloth A type of yugoloth, canoloths are fiendish trackers and guardians employed by evil powers. They prefer to enter into contracts to guard valuable treasures and important locations. They
limb from limb. Canoloths are glorified guard dogs. If you must engage one, just find out exactly what it’s been assigned to do. I’ve often found I can waltz right past them by taking advantage of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
corralling kakkuus or standing guard. Phisarazus can magically change their form, but only into shapes that have ten limbs, such as driders and crabs. They use this ability to establish ambushes
, infiltrate enemy camps, or appear innocuous while on guard duty. Phisarazu Spyder-Fiend Large Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 170 (20d10 + 60)
Speed 40
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group A group sponsored by a university might look very much like any other adventuring party, with a range of diverse skills and capabilities. The only significant distinction lies
armed with combat-oriented spells that supplement the knowledge-focused capabilities of the Scholar, preparing them to face those who guard the world’s greatest secrets. Morgrave University
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
pachyderm-like heads. They can exhale toxic fumes that cause foes to temporarily forget their combat training, spellcasting abilities, and other skills. Maelephants strike bargains with wicked spellcasters
and entities of the Lower Planes, pledging to guard a site or object for decades. The Fiends fulfill their end of the bargain with unwavering loyalty, steadfastly tending to their posts per the terms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, memory, or deductive reasoning. The Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, and Religion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Intelligence checks. Arcana. Your Intelligence (Arcana) check
city guard Forge a document Recall lore about a craft or trade Win a game of skill Spellcasting Ability Wizards use Intelligence as their spellcasting ability, which helps determine the saving throw DCs of spells they cast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Cult of Zariel Goals: Conquest, glory in battle, fame and fortune derived from military victory Typical Cultist: Berserker, cult fanatic, cultist, gladiator, guard, knight, veteran Signature Spells
. Refugees with the will to fight but lacking experience are drawn to Zariel, as she can provide them with the skills needed to survive. Established warriors looking for an edge are otherwise her most common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Persuasion +4, Survival +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Primordial
Challenge 1 (200 XP
is ready to join the party in their struggle. Tritons are folk of the Elemental Plane of Water who journeyed to the Material Plane to watch over the dark places of the ocean depths. They stand guard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Druid Steward and Sage of Nature Habitat: Any; Treasure: Individual, Relics Cynthia Sheppard Druids use primal magic, traditional teachings, and bonds with animals and eldritch beings to guard the
Save Int 12 +1 +1 Wis 16 +3 +3 Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Medicine +5, Nature +3, Perception +5
Gear Studded Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Druidic, Sylvan
CR 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
battlefields, while others use summoned creatures to guard their lairs. Conjurer Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 40 (9d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
9
(–1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +4
Skills Arcana +6, History +6
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, memory, or deductive reasoning. The Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, and Religion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Intelligence checks. Arcana Your Intelligence (Arcana) check
guard Forge a document Recall lore about a craft or trade Win a game of skill Spellcasting Ability Wizards use Intelligence as their spellcasting ability, which helps determine the saving throw DCs of spells they cast.