CR 5 – Monstrosity – Wall Warden
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Wall Warden
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Large Monstrosity, Neutral Evil
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 95, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 18 (+4),
Dexterity 12 (+1),
Constitution 16 (+3),
Intelligence 6 (-2),
Wisdom 14 (+2),
Charisma 10 (+0)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Strength +7, Constitution +6
Skills: Perception +5, Intimidation +3
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 15
**Languages:** Understands Common but cannot speak
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Barrier of Fear:** Creatures within 10 feet of the Wall Warden must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.
– **Slam Shield:** The Wall Warden can use its reaction to absorb damage from an attack made against an ally within 5 feet, reducing the damage by half and taking that damage instead.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Wall Warden makes two slam attacks.
– **Slam:** +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 bludgeoning damage.
– **Wall of Refuge (Recharge 5-6):** The Wall Warden creates an illusory wall in a 20-foot radius that lasts for 1 minute. Creatures within the area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or become disoriented, suffering disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks while inside.
**Description:** The Wall Warden is a towering monstrosity that embodies the fears of separation and isolation. With rocky skin that resembles a crumbling wall, it lurks in the shadows of borderlands, guarding its territory fiercely. Its presence evokes dread, making it a formidable opponent. The Wall Warden prefers to ambush intruders, using its fear-inducing abilities to weaken foes before engaging directly. It sees itself as a protector of boundaries, driven by a twisted sense of duty, and will fight ruthlessly to maintain its dominion.