Guardian Naga

Wise and good, the beautiful guardian nagas protect sacred places and items of magical power from falling into evil hands. In their hidden redoubts, they research spells and hatch convoluted plots to thwart the evil designs of their enemies.
A guardian naga doesn’t seek out violence, warning off intruders rather than attacking. Only if its foes persist does the naga attack, accosting enemies with its spells and poisonous spittle.

Guardian Naga CR: 10 (5,900 XP)

Large monstrosity, lawful good

Armor Class: 18

Hit Points: 127 (15d10 + 45)

Speed: 40 ft

STR

19 +4

DEX

18 +4

CON

16 +3

INT

16 +3

WIS

19 +4

CHA

18 +4

Saving Throws: Dex +8, Con +7, lnt +7, Wis +8, Cha +8

Damage Immunities: Poison

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Poisoned

Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Passive Perception 14

Languages: Celestial, Common

Challenge Rating: 10 (5,900 XP)

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 feet, one target. Hit: 1d8 + 4 piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 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 feet, one target. Hit: The target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 10d8 poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Nagas

Lifespan

Immortal

Average Weight

200 to 500 pounds

Average Length

10 to 20 feet