CR 6 – Type – Construct – Aksumite Guardian
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name**: Aksumite Guardian
**Size, Type, Alignment**: Large Construct, Unaligned
**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 120, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores**:
Strength 18 (+4),
Dexterity 12 (+1),
Constitution 16 (+3),
Intelligence 1 (-5),
Wisdom 10 (+0),
Charisma 1 (-5)
**Proficiencies**: Saving Throws: Constitution +6, Strength +7; Skills: Athletics +7, Perception +3.
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from nonmagical attacks.
Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned.
**Senses**: Darkvision 60 ft., Blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), Passive Perception 13
Languages: Understands Common and Primordial but cannot speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 6
**Special Abilities**:
– **Guardian's Shield**: As a reaction, the Aksumite Guardian can impose disadvantage on an attack roll against an ally within 5 feet.
– **Ancient Resilience**: Regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point remaining.
**Actions**:
– **Multiattack**: The Aksumite Guardian makes two melee attacks.
– **Stone Fist**: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 bludgeoning damage. On a hit, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
– **Ground Shatter (Recharge 5-6)**: The Aksumite Guardian stomps the ground, creating a shockwave. Each creature within a 15 ft. radius must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
**Description**: The Aksumite Guardian is a towering construct adorned with intricate carvings that reflect the grandeur of the ancient Aksumite Empire. Created by the last sorcerers of the empire to protect their sacred sites, these guardians are infused with the spirits of ancient warriors. With a stoic demeanor, they defend their territory fiercely, using their size and strength to intimidate intruders. In combat, they utilize their powerful fists to crush opponents while leveraging the terrain to create shockwaves, ensuring that they control the battlefield and protect the legacies of their creators.