CR 6 – Type – Large Construct – Stalwart Guardian

Tier 2 play

**Monster Name**: Stalwart Guardian

**Size, Type, Alignment**: Large Construct, Unaligned

**Core Stats**: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 105, Speed 30 ft.

**Ability Scores**:

Strength 20 (+5),

Dexterity 10 (+0),

Constitution 16 (+3),

Intelligence 1 (-5),

Wisdom 12 (+1),

Charisma 1 (-5)

**Proficiencies**: Saving Throws: Strength +8, Constitution +6

Skills: Perception +4

Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned

**Senses**: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14

**Languages**: Understands the languages of its creator but cannot speak

**Challenge Rating (CR)**: 6

**Special Abilities**:

– **Reinforced Positional Defense**: When a creature within 10 feet of the Stalwart Guardian is attacked, it can use its reaction to interpose itself, imposing disadvantage on the attack roll.

– **Construct Resilience**: The Guardian has advantage on saving throws against being poisoned or charmed.

**Actions**:

– **Multiattack**: The Stalwart Guardian makes two slam attacks.

– **Slam**: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.

*Hit*: 2d10 + 5 bludgeoning damage.

– **Guardian's Shield**: (Recharge 5-6) The Guardian creates a protective barrier in a 30-ft radius around itself. All creatures within that area gain a +2 bonus to AC until the start of its next turn.

**Description**: The Stalwart Guardian was created by an ancient archmage to protect sacred places, drawing on the architect's own spirit to imbue it with fierce loyalty and determination. Its sturdy frame, crafted from enchanted stone and bronze, bears inscriptions of ancient wards, giving it both power and purpose. In battle, it strategically positions itself between foes and allies, showing unwavering dedication to its charge. The Stalwart Guardian's demeanor is calm but resolute, stopping at nothing to ensure those it protects remain safe—be it from monstrous foes or treacherous traps.