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Guardian Naga

Large · Monstrosity · CR 10 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD
Armor Class
18 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
176
Challenge Rating CR
10

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
18
+4
DEX
26
+8
CON
24
+7
INT
24
+7
WIS
26
+8
CHA
26
+8

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Large
Type Monstrosity
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 5900
Initiative Bonus +8

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)
Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)
Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)
Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)
Passive Perception 18

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +8 Constitution +7 Intelligence +7 Wisdom +8 Charisma +8

Languages

Abyssal,Celestial,Common,Infernal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
poison,charmed,poisoned
Damage Resistances
necrotic,radiant,Monstrosity Resilience

Traits

Divine Strikes

The naga's weapon attacks are magical. When the naga hits with any weapon attack, the weapon deals an extra 3d8 necrotic damage or radiant damage (included in the attack), the naga's choice.

Monstrosity Resilience

The naga is resistant to exhaustion and to the frightened condition.

Rejuvenation

If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days, regaining all its HP and becoming active again. Only a wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning.

Actions

Constrict

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d8+4 plus 3d8 radiant damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8+4) bludgeoning damage plus 13 (3d8) necrotic damage or radiant damage (the naga's choice), and the target is grappled (escape DC 16) if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the naga can't Constrict another target.

Multiattack

The guardian naga makes three Slam or Spit Poison attacks, or it makes one Constrict attack and two Slam attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.

Slam

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 plus 3d8 radiant damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) bludgeoning damage plus 13 (3d8) necrotic damage or radiant damage (the naga's choice).

Spellcasting

The guardian naga casts one of the following spells, requiring only verbal components and using WIS as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16).

  • At Will: augury (as an action), command, mending, thaumaturgy
  • 3/Day Each: bestow curse, cure wounds
  • 2/Day Each: freedom of movement, hold
    1/day: geas (as an action)

Spit Poison

+8 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 2d6+4 plus 3d8 radiant damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) poison damage plus 13 (3d8) necrotic damage or radiant damage (the naga's choice).

Bonus Actions

Protector's Step

The naga magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space within the sacred site or temple it protects or within 30 feet of the exterior of such a site. Swirls of golden light or tendrils of inky shadow (the naga's choice) appear at the origin and destination when it uses this bonus action.

About Guardian Naga

Guardian Naga is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 176 hit points (derived from None).

Guardian Naga has communication capabilities including Abyssal,Celestial,Common,Infernal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Guardian Naga

2 tips available

When using Guardian Naga in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

  • Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
  • Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases

Player Guide: Facing Guardian Naga

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

  • Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
  • Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 10.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 13 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 11,000 XP
  • Hard: 16,500 XP
  • Deadly: 22,000 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Guardian Naga?
Guardian Naga has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Guardian Naga?
Guardian Naga is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Guardian Naga speak?
Guardian Naga can communicate in Abyssal,Celestial,Common,Infernal.

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