Guardian Naga — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 10)

Q: What are Guardian Naga's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Guardian Naga has an Armor Class of 18 and 127 hit points (15d10+45).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Guardian Naga?

Guardian Naga is CR 10, worth 5,900 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Guardian Naga?

Guardian Naga is a large monstrosity, alignment lawful good.

Armor Class18

Hit Points127 (15d10+45)

Speed40 ft.

ChallengeCR 10 (5,900 XP)

STR

19

(+4)

DEX

18

(+4)

CON

16

(+3)

INT

16

(+3)

WIS

19

(+4)

CHA

18

(+4)

Saving ThrowsDEX +8, CON +7, INT +7, WIS +8, CHA +8

Immunitiespoison

Cond. ImmuneCharmed, Poisoned

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

LanguagesCelestial, Common

Special Abilities

Rejuvenation. If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days and regains all its hit points. Only a wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning.

Spellcasting. The naga is an 11th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks), and it needs only verbal components to cast its spells. It has the following cleric spells prepared:

- Cantrips (at will): mending, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
- 1st level (4 slots): command, cure wounds, shield of faith
- 2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person
- 3rd level (3 slots): bestow curse, clairvoyance
- 4th level (3 slots): banishment, freedom of movement
- 5th level (2 slots): flame strike, geas
- 6th level (1 slot): true seeing

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Spit Poison. Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 15/30 ft., one creature. Hit: The target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Running Guardian Naga in an encounter

As a CR 10 threat worth 5,900 XP, Guardian Naga is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 10 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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