CR 5 – Type – Aberration – Value Guardian
Tier 2 play
**Value Guardian**
Medium Aberration, Lawful Neutral
Core Stats: Armor Class (15), Hit Points (85), Speed 30 ft.
Ability Scores:
Strength 12 (+1),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 18 (+4),
Wisdom 16 (+3),
Charisma 12 (+1)
Proficiencies: Saving Throws Intelligence +7, Wisdom +6; Skills Insight +6, Persuasion +4
Damage Resistances: Psychic, Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: None
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
Senses: Truesight 60 ft., Passive Perception 15
Languages: Telepathy 120 ft., understands all languages
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Embodiment of Values:** When the Value Guardian is reduced to half its hit points, it can grant an ally within 30 feet a bonus to their saving throws equal to its Intelligence modifier (4) until the end of their next turn.
– **Value Manifestation:** Once per encounter, the Guardian can cast *Enhance Ability* as an action, targeting itself or an ally.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Value Guardian makes two attacks: one with its Tendril Strike and one with its Insightful Touch.
– **Tendril Strike:** Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 5) psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of their next turn.
– **Insightful Touch:** Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) psychic damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw. On a failure, they become bewildered, suffering disadvantage on their next attack roll.
**Area Ability:**
– **Aura of Conviction:** All enemies within a 20 ft. radius of the Value Guardian must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw at the start of their turn. On a failure, they take 7 (2d6) psychic damage and have disadvantage on their next attack.
**Description:** The Value Guardian appears as a shimmering figure, its form shifting to reflect the core values it embodies—justice, empathy, and honor. Born from ancient cosmic forces, it roams realms to instill virtue and challenge those who act against the greater good. In combat, it favors defensive tactics, using its abilities to bolster allies and incapacitate foes, seeking to teach as much as it fights. The Guardian is not malevolent; it aims to guide intruders towards enlightenment, and it will often communicate its intentions before resorting to violence.