Thorn Guardian
Creature 16 (rare) — construct, mindless
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
AnvilAERIALconstruct
Source: strength-of-thousands-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +27; darkvision
Skills acrobatics +33
Str
+6
Dex
+9
Con
+6
Int
-5
Wis
+5
Cha
+2
AC 39
Fort +27
Ref +30
Will +35
HP 330
Immunities critical-hits, grabbed, precision, prone, mental
Speed 0 feet, fly 20 feet
Offense
Melee Briar +30, Damage 3d12+12 slashing
Abilities
Attack of Opportunity —
Extra Reaction — A thorn guardian gains an additional reaction each turn but can use this extra reaction only to Retaliate.
Retaliate —
Bond with Ward (concentrate, move) — While worn, the thorn guardian establishes a constant Share Life effect with its ward. Attacks that target the thorn guardian target the ward instead but use the higher AC or saving throw values between the thorn guardian and the ward. Area effects apply to both the thorn guardian and the ward, as normal for an area effect.
Fly Free (concentrate, move) —
Interpose —
WORKS WELL WITH
MenderAERIALShared life bond amplifies healing efficiency by pooling damage onto a repairable construct body.
SniperAERIALA protective buffer and interpose reaction shields fragile ranged attackers from direct engagement.
CrasherAERIALAn anchored bodyguard absorbs reprisal while a mobile striker strafes freely without fear of counterattack.
PUNISHES
✖ standing still✖ ward targeting
AERIAL-locked; pairing with ground-only creatures is tactically nonfunctional due to zero land speed.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
Unlock with Tactics
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