CR 5 – Monstrosity – Magdeburg Watcher
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name**: Magdeburg Watcher
**Size, Type, Alignment**: Medium, Monstrosity, Neutral
**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 84 (12d8 + 24), Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores**:
Strength 14 (+2),
Dexterity 15 (+2),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 2 (-4),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 1 (-5)
**Proficiencies**: Saving Throws: Strength +5, Constitution +5
Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +5
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses**: Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 14
Languages: Understands Common but cannot speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities**:
– **Guardian's Roar**: As a bonus action, the Magdeburg Watcher can emit a deafening roar, forcing all creatures within 30 feet to succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.
– **Ambush Tactics**: The Magdeburg Watcher has advantage on attack rolls against creatures that are surprised.
**Actions**:
– **Multiattack**: The Magdeburg Watcher makes two attacks: one with its claws and one with its bite.
– **Claw Attack**: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.
– **Bite Attack**: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 7 (2d6) poison damage.
– **Area Shockwave (Recharge 5-6)**: The Magdeburg Watcher stomps the ground, creating a shockwave within a 20 ft. radius centered on itself. Creatures must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 21 (6d6) thunder damage and be knocked prone.
**Description**: The Magdeburg Watcher is a towering, hulking creature resembling a twisted amalgamation of stone and bone, blending seamlessly with the urban landscape. Once a guardian of the city’s ancient secrets, it was corrupted by dark energies during an ill-fated magical experiment. It patrols the streets of Magdeburg, using its ambush tactics to deter intruders and protect its territory. The Watcher is known for its deep, resonant roar, capable of instilling fear in the hearts of even the bravest adventurers. While it prefers to stay hidden in the shadows, it will fiercely defend its domain against any perceived threats.