# Shield Guardian >[!rimg]+ > ![[Placeholder2.png]] *This massive conglomeration of stone, wood, and metal is the size of an ogre and resembles a giant stick figure with stony appendages.* <div class="grid-container"><div class="MON">Shield Guardian</div> <div class="CR">CR 8 (4,800 XP)</div> <div class="SOU">Monster Manual pg. 223</div> <div class="SYS">Dungeons & Dragons 3.5</div></div> N Large Construct **Init** +0 **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; **Perception** +0 #### defense **AC** 24, 9 touch, 24 flat-footed (+15 natural, -1 size) **hp** 113 (15d10+30); fast healing 5 **Fort** +5, **Refl** +5, **Will** +5 **Feint** —, **Demoralize** — **Immune** construct traits #### offense **Speed** 30 ft. **Melee** 2 slams +20 (1d6+6) **Space** 10 ft., **Reach** 10 ft. #### statistics **Str** 22, **Dex** 10, **Con** —, **Int** —, **Wis** 10, **Cha** 1 **BAB** +15, **CMB** +22, **CMD** 32, **TA** +20, **RTA** +14 #### special abilities ### Guard (Ex) The shield guardian moves swiftly to defend the amulet wearer by its side. The shield guardian grants a +2 cover bonus to the amulet wearer while the shield guardian is adjacent. ### Locate (Su) No matter the distance, as long as they are on the same plane, the shield guardian can find the amulet wearer (or just the amulet, if it is removed after the guardian is called). ### Shield Other (Su) If a shield guardian is within 100 feet of the amulet wearer, it protects the amulet wearer with _shield other_. ### Spell Storing (Sp) The shield guardian can store one spell of 4th level or lower that is cast into it by another creature. It 'casts' this spell when commanded or when a predetermined situation arises. Once the spell is expended, another spell can be stored. #### tactics Shield guardians are straightforward in battle, bashing with their heavy stone fists. They are made for defense and are not particularly impressive on offense. #### ecology **Terrain** Any **Organization** Solitary **Treasure** None **Advancement** 16–24 HD (Large); 25–45 HD (Huge) Created by spellcasters to be bodyguards, shield guardians are constructs that protect their masters with spells and stamina. When it is fashioned, a shield guardian is keyed to a particular magical amulet. Henceforth, it regards the wearer of that amulet to be its master, protecting and following that individual everywhere (unless specifically commanded not to do so). A shield guardian obeys its master’s verbal commands to the best of its ability, although it is not good for much beyond combat and possibly simple manual labor. It can also be keyed to perform specific tasks at specific times or when certain conditions are met. The wearer of the amulet can call the shield guardian from any distance, and it will come as long as it is on the same plane. A shield guardian is some 9 feet tall and weighs more than 1,200 pounds.