CR 6 – Aberration – Justice Warden
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name**: Justice Warden
**Size, Type, Alignment**: Medium, Aberration, Lawful Neutral
**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores**:
Strength 14 (+2),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 12 (+1),
Wisdom 18 (+4),
Charisma 10 (+0)
**Proficiencies**: Saving Throws: Wisdom +7, Dexterity +6; Skills: Insight +7, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances: Psychic, Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: None
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses**: Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 14
Languages: Understands Common and Celestial but cannot speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 6
**Special Abilities**:
– **Aura of Justice**: Creatures within 10 feet of the Justice Warden must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.
– **Lawful Retribution**: When the Justice Warden is hit by an attack, it can use its reaction to deal 10 (3d6) radiant damage to the attacker.
**Actions**:
– **Multiattack**: The Justice Warden makes two attacks with its Justice Blade.
– **Justice Blade**: Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) radiant damage.
– **Judgment Call (Recharge 5-6)**: The Justice Warden targets up to three creatures it can see within 30 feet. Each target must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
**Description**: The Justice Warden is a tall, imposing figure cloaked in shimmering, ethereal light. Its form is humanoid but features unsettling, shifting patterns that reflect its aberrant nature. Born from the convergence of law and chaos, it seeks to impose order on those it deems unruly. Tactically, the Justice Warden uses its aura to instill fear in its foes, striking swiftly with its blade while punishing any who dare to attack it. Its demeanor is cold and calculating, enforcing its version of justice without mercy.