Guardian Naga

Stat block

Cha

26

Con

24

Dex

26

Int

24

Str

18

Wis

26

Speed

Walk: 40

Senses

darkvision 60 ft.

Skills

Actions

• Multiattack. The guardian naga makes three Slam or Spit Poison attacks, or it makes one Constrict attack and two Slam attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.
• Constrict. _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 8 (1d8+4) bludgeoning damage plus 13 (3d8) necrotic damage or radiant damage (the naga's choice), and the target is grappled (escape DC 16) if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the naga can't Constrict another target.
• Slam. _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 11 (2d6+4) bludgeoning damage plus 13 (3d8) necrotic damage or radiant damage (the naga's choice).
• Spit Poison. _Ranged Weapon Attack:_ +8 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 11 (2d6+4) poison damage plus 13 (3d8) necrotic damage or radiant damage (the naga's choice).
• Spellcasting. The guardian naga casts one of the following spells, requiring only verbal components and using WIS as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16).<br>At will: _augury_ (as an action), _command_, _mending_, _thaumaturgy_<br>3/day each: _bestow curse_, _cure wounds_<br>2/day each: _freedom of movement_, _hold_<br>1/day: _geas_ (as an action)

Languages

Abyssal,Celestial,Common,Infernal

Saving throws

Wisdom: 8; Charisma: 8; Strength: 4; Dexterity: 8; Constitution: 7; Intelligence: 7

Damage immunities

poison,charmed,poisoned

Special abilities

• Divine Strikes. The naga's weapon attacks are magical. When the naga hits with any weapon attack, the weapon deals an extra 3d8 necrotic damage or radiant damage (included in the attack), the naga's choice.
• Monstrosity Resilience. The naga is resistant to exhaustion and to the frightened condition.
• Rejuvenation. If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days, regaining all its HP and becoming active again. Only a wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning.

Damage resistances

necrotic,radiant,Monstrosity Resilience