Duergar Stone Guard

The stone guard are elite duergar troops, deployed in small numbers to bolster war bands of regulars or organized into elite strike forces for specific missions.

Duergar Stone Guard CR: 2 (450 XP)

Medium humanoid (dwarf), lawful evil

Armor Class: 18 (chain mail and shield)

Hit Points: 39 (6d8 + 12)

Speed: 25 ft

STR

18 +4

DEX

11 +0

CON

14 +2

INT

11 +0

WIS

10 +0

CHA

9 -1

Damage Resistances: Poison

Senses: Darkvision 120 feet, Passive Perception 10

Languages: Dwarvish, Undercommon

Challenge Rating: 2 (450 XP)

Duergar Resilience. The duergar has advantage on saving throws against poison, spells, and illusions, as well as to resist being charmed or paralyzed.
Phalanx Formation. The duergar has advantage on attack rolls and Dexterity saving throws while standing within 5 feet of a duergar ally wielding a shield.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the duergar has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 1d6 + 4 piercing damage, or 2d6 + 4 piercing damage while enlarged.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 feet or range 30/120 feet, one target. Hit: 1d6 + 4 piercing damage, or 2d6 + 4 piercing damage while enlarged.
Enlarge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the duergar magically increases in size, along with anything it is wearing or carrying. While enlarged, the duergar is Large, doubles its damage dice on Strength-based weapon attacks (included in the attacks), and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available.
Invisibility (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The duergar magically turns invisible for up to 1 hour or until it attacks, it casts a spell, it uses its Enlarge, or its concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Duergar

Lifespan

350 years

Average Height

4 feet

Average Weight

110 to 140 pounds