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Shield Guardian

Wizards and other spell casters create shield guardians for protection. A shield guardian treads beside its master, absorbing damage to keep its master alive as long as possible.   Master's Amulet Every shield guardian has an amulet magically linked to it. A shield guardian can have only one corresponding amulet, and if that amulet is destroyed, the shield guardian is incapacitated until a replacement amulet is created. A shield guardian's amulet is subject to direct attack if it isn't being worn or carried. It has AC 10, 10 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Crafting an amulet requires 1 week and costs 1,000 gp in components. A shield guardian's solitary focus is to protect the amulet's wearer. The amulet's wearer can command the guardian to attack its enemies or to guard the wielder against attack. If an attack threatens to injure the wearer, the construct can magically absorb the blow into its own body, even at a distance. A spell caster can store a single spell within a shield guardian, which can then cast the spell on command or under specific conditions. Many a wizard has been Tendered helpless by enemies, only to surprise those foes when its shield guardian unleashes potent magical power.   Magnificent Treasure Because a shield guardian's ownership can be transferred by giving its matching amulet to another creature, some wizards collect exorbitant sums from princes, nobles, and crime lords to create shield guardians for them. At the same time, a shield guardian makes a mighty prize for anyone who slays its master and claims its amulet.   Construct Nature A shield guardian doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.  

Shield Guardian

Wizards and other spell casters create shield guardians for protection. A shield guardian treads beside its master, absorbing damage to keep its master alive as long as possible.


Armor Class17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 15d10+60
Speed30ft.
Strength18 (+4)
Dexterity8 (-1)
Constitution18 (+4)
Intelligence7 (- 2)
Wisdom10 (+0)
Charisma3 (-4)
SensesBlindsight 10ft.Darkvision 60ft.Passive Perception 10
Damage ImmunitiesPoison
Condition ImmunitiesCharmedExhaustionFrightened
ParalyzedPoisoned
LanguagesUnderstands commands given in any language but can't speak
Challenge7 (2,900 XP)
Special 1BoundThe shield guardian is magically bound to an amulet.As long as the guardian and its amulet are
on the same plane of existence,the amulet's wearer can telepathically callthe guardian to travel to it,and the guardian knows the distance
and direction to the amulet.If the guardian is within 60 feet of the amulet's wearer,half of any damage the wearer takes (rounded up)is transferred to the guardian
Special 2RegenerationThe shield guardian regains 10 hit pointsat the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point
Special 3Spell StoringA spellcaster who wears the shield guardian's amuletcan cause the guardian to store
one spell of 4th level or lower.To do so, the wearer must cast the spell on the guardian.The spell has no effect but is stored within the guardian.When commanded to do so by the wearer
or when a situation arises that was predefined by the spellcaster,the guardian casts the stored spell with anyparameters set by the original caster,requiring no components.
When the spell is cast or a new spell is stored,any previously stored spell is lost
Action 1MultiattackThe guardian makes two fist attacks
Action 2FistMelee Weapon Attack d20+7 to hit
Reach 5 ft. ,one targetHit 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage
ReactionShieldWhen a creature makes an attack againstthe wearer of the guardian's amulet,
the guardian grants a +2 bonus to the wearer's ACif the guardian is within 5 feet of the wearer

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