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Guardian Naga

Large · Celestial · CR 10 · Lawful Good

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

18 (natural armor)

136 (16d10 + 48)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Celestial

Alignment Lawful Good

XP 5900

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Arcana +11 History +11 Religion +11

Languages

Celestial, Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, paralyzed, poisoned, restrained

Traits

Celestial Restoration

If the naga dies, it returns to life in 1d6 days and regains all its Hit Points unless Dispel Evil and Good is cast on its remains.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d12+4 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 10 ft. 17 (2d12 + 4) Piercing damage plus 22 (4d10) Poison damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The naga makes two Bite attacks. It can replace any attack with a use of Poisonous Spittle.

Poisonous Spittle

Cost 1

Constitution Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature the naga can see within 60 feet. Failure: 31 (7d8) Poison damage, and the target has the Blinded condition until the start of the naga's next turn. Success: Half damage only.

Spellcasting

Cost 1

The naga casts one of the following spells, requiring no Somatic or Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):

At Will: Thaumaturgy
1/Day Each: Clairvoyance, Cure Wounds, Flame Strike, Geas, True Seeing

About Guardian Naga

Guardian Naga is a large celestial with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a lawful good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 136 hit points (derived from 16d10 + 48).

Guardian Naga has communication capabilities including Celestial, Common. 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:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Guardian Naga

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 40 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

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 Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Guardian Naga speak?: Guardian Naga can communicate in Celestial, Common.