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Stoneguard

Medium · Humanoid · CR 7 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tal'dorei Campaign Setting

15 (granite half plate)

152 (16d8+80)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Tremorsense 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Constitution +9 Wisdom +6

Languages

Common, Druidic, Primordial (Terran)

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

petrified

Traits

Spellcasting

The stoneguard is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following druid spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, resistance
1st Level (4 slots): goodberry, speak with animals, thunderwave
2nd Level (2 slots): hold person, spike growth

Actions

Granite Maul

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the attack hits, the stoneguard may also immediately cast thunderwave as a bonus action. This casting uses a spell slot, but no material components.

Multiattack

The stoneguard makes three granite maul attacks.

Reactions

Sentinel

When a creature within 5 feet of the stoneguard attacks a target other than the stoneguard, it can make a single attack roll against the attacker.

Skin to Stone

When the stoneguard is attacked, it may gain resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks until the end of the attacker's turn.

About Stoneguard

Stoneguard is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 152 hit points (derived from 16d8+80).

Stoneguard has communication capabilities including Common, Druidic, Primordial (Terran). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Stoneguard

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Stoneguard

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Stoneguard?: Stoneguard has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Stoneguard?: Stoneguard is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Stoneguard speak?: Stoneguard can communicate in Common, Druidic, Primordial (Terran).