Steel Watcher (creature)

This page is for the Steel Watcher creature. For the race, see Steel Watcher.

Steel Watchers are NPCs mainly found in the city of Baldur's Gate.

Overview

Steel Watchers were invented by Gortash in an attempt to control the city. Steel Watchers are characterized by their imposing size and ability to self-destruct.

	“	I am a Steel Watcher, citizen. Here to serve the people of Baldur's Gate in the name of Lord Enver Gortash.	„
		— Steel Watcher

Notable loot

• Enriched Infernal Iron
• Infernal Iron

Related quests

• Get Gortash's Netherstone
• Disable the Steel Watch

Combat

Each Steel Watcher wields a Watcher Greatsword or a Watcher Crossbow. The weapon does not drop when the Steel Watcher dies, but can be disarmed.

Attacks and abilities

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Watcher Greatsword

Normal weapon damage

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Debilitating Shot ()   –  Watcher Crossbow

3d10 (3~30) + DEX modifier Piercing

Fire a hefty ballista bolt that may  Pin Down the target.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Reprimand ()

3d8 (3~24) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning

A pacifying strike that knocks the target  Prone.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Self-Detonate

4d12 + 26 (30~74) Fire

Explode in a burst of raging hellfire - eliminate all nearby wrongdoers.

DEX Save

 Range: Self

Immunities

Steel Watchers are immune to the following conditions:

•  Prone
•  Blinded
•  Frightened
•  Charmed
•  Surprised
•  Poisoned

Notes

• Defeating a Steel Watcher inflicts the party with  Pursuit Protocol for 20 turns.

See also

• List of all Steel Watchers

Gallery

• 

  Ranged Steel Watcher

• 

  Ingame model.