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{{CharacterInfo
{{Infobox character
<!-- Interior -->
|title =
|name = Hellfire Watcher
|image = [[File:Hellfire Watcher.png|350px]]
|class =
|background=
|level = 11
|race = Steel Watcher
|type = Construct
|HP = 206
|AC = 16
|speed =
|size = Large
|weight = 750kg / 1653lbs
|proficiency = 4
|initiative = 6
|exp = 510
|alt-name = Model
|alt-image = [[File:Steel Watcher Model.png|200px]]
|passive =
{{SmIconLink|Generic Tactical Icon.png|Agile Chassis}}</br>
{{SmIconLink|Darkvision Icon.png|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision}}</br>
{{SmIconLink|PassiveFeature Failsafe Protocol.png|Failsafe Protocol}}</br>
{{SmIconLink|Immutable Form Icon.png|Immutable Form}}</br>
{{SmIconLink|Magic Resistance Icon.png|Magic Resistance}}</br>
{{SmIconLink|Opportunity Attack Icon.png|Opportunity Attack}}</br>
{{SmIconLink|Perfect Sentry Condition Icon.webp|Perfect Sentry}}


<!-- Exterior -->
| name = Hellfire Watcher
|location = [[Steel Watch Foundry]]
| faction = [[Gortash]]
|faction =
| image = Hellfire Watcher.png
|family =  
| race = Steel Watcher
|allies = [[Enver Gortash]]
| voice = Pieter Lawman
|enemies =  
| level = 11


<!-- Attributes -->
| modules =
|STR = 18
{{Infobox statistics
|DEX = 22
| child = yes
|CON = 18
| size = Large
|INT = 6
| type = [[Construct]]
|WIS = 10
| hit_points = 206
|CHA = 10
| hit_points_tactician = 267
|str save =
| armour_class = 16
|dex save = yes
| movement_speed_meters = 18
|con save = yes
| movement_speed_feet = 60
|int save =
| weight_kg = 750
|wis save =
| weight_lb = 1500
|cha save =
| hiddenlevel = 11
| str = 18
| dex = 22
| con = 18
| int = 6
| wis = 10
| cha = 10
| con_save_proficiency = yes
| dex_save_proficiency = yes
| nonmagic resistant1 = Bludgeoning
| nonmagic resistant2 = Piercing
| nonmagic resistant3 = Slashing
| vulnerable1 = Lightning
| immune1 = Poison
| immune2 = Psychic


<!-- Resistances -->
| feature1_name = Agile Chassis
|bludgeoning = resistant
| feature1_description = Advantage on dexterity saving throws and an additional 9m/30ft movement speed.
|piercing = resistant
| feature2_name = Darkvision
|slashing = resistant
| feature2_description = Can attack creatures in the dark without disadvantage, up to a range of 12 m (40 ft).
|acid =
| feature3_name = Failsafe Protocol
|cold =
| feature3_description = After losing a significant amount of Hit Points, this creature will begin a Self-Detonation protocol to eliminate all nearby threats.
|fire =  
| feature4_name = Immutable Form
|force =
| feature4_description = Creature's form cannot be altered, +5 to saving throws against spells that remove it from this plane.
|lightning = vulnerable
| feature5_name = Opportunity Attack
|necrotic =
| feature5_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
|poison = immune
| feature6_name = Magic Resistance
|psychic = immune
| feature6_description = Advantage on saving throws against spells.
|radiant =
| feature7_name = Perfect Sentry
|thunder =
| feature7_description = Cannot be surprised.
|magic =  
}}
}}
}}
 
 
 
{{Q | Citizen missing. Investigating. | Hellfire Watcher}}
'''Hellfire Watchers''' are a type of [[Steel Watcher]] found in [[Steel Watch Foundry]] in Baldur's Gate. They are similar to [[Steel Watcher (creature)|Steel Watcher]]s except they have a few additional attacks.
 
== Related Quests ==
* [[Get Gortash's Netherstone]]
* [[Disable the Steel Watch]]
 
== Noteable Loot ==
{{RarityItem|Infernal Iron}}


'''Hellfire Watchers''' are a type of Steel Watcher in [[Steel Watch Foundry]] in Baldur's Gate. They are mostly similar to [[Steel Watcher]]s.
== Attacks and Abilities ==
== Attacks and Abilities ==
Each Hellfire Watcher wields a {{SmItemIcon | Watcher Greatsword}}.<br>
Each Hellfire Watcher wields a {{SmItemIcon | Watcher Greatsword}} or a [[Heavy Crossbow]] akin to {{RarityItem | Hellfire Engine Crossbow}}. The weapon does not drop when the Steel Watcher dies.
They are immune to {{IconLink | Prone Condition Icon.png | Prone }} and {{IconLink | Blinded Condition Icon.png | Blinded (Condition) | Blind }}.


=== {{IconText | Target MainHandAttack.png | Main Hand Attack }}===
Hellfire Watchers are immune to becoming:<br>
Strike with a colossal blade to knock the target [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]] and [[Maimed (Condition)|Maim]] them.<br>
{{cond|Prone }}<br>
{{cond|Blinded }}<br>
{{cond|Frightened }}<br>
{{cond|Charmed }}<br>
{{cond|Surprised }}<br>
{{cond|Poisoned }}
 
{{TooltipBox| {{IconText | Target MainHandAttack.png | Main Hand Attack }} |image=Main Hand Attack.webp |w=100|
Despite being a melee attack, this attack has a range. The Hellfire Watcher strikes the ground, anyone standing in the affected line risks being hit. Targets hit will be knocked [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]] and [[Maimed (Condition)|Maimed]].
{{Description | Strike with a colossal blade to knock the target Prone and Maim them.}}
{{Action}}<br>
{{Action}}<br>
{{Attack Roll}}<br>
{{Attack Roll}}<br>
{{DamageInfo | 3d12+4 | type = Slashing}}<br>
{{Range|m=3|ft=10}}<br>
{{Condition | Prone | duration = 1|}}<br><br>
{{SmIconLink | size = 25 | Prone Condition Icon.webp | Prone }} {{Duration|1}}<br>
{{Condition | Maimed | duration = 2}}<br><br>
{{SmIconLink | size = 25 | Crippled Condition Icon.webp | Maimed (Condition) | Maimed }} {{Duration|2}}
{{DamageInfo | 3d12+4 | type = Slashing}}
}}


=== {{IconText | Projectile MainHandAttack.png | Debilitating Shot}} ===
{{TooltipBox| {{IconText | Projectile MainHandAttack.png | Debilitating Shot}} |image=Ranged Attack.webp|w=100|
Fire a hefty ballista bolt that may [[Pinned (Condition)|Pin Down]] the target.<br>
A ranged attack used by a Hellfire Watcher wielding a crossbow.
{{Description | Fire a hefty ballista bolt that may Pin Down the target.}}
{{Action}}<br>
{{Action}}<br>
{{Attack Roll}}<br>
{{Attack Roll}}<br>
{{Range|m=18|ft=59}}<br>
{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}<br>
{{DamageInfo|3d10+6|type=Piercing}}<br>
{{SmIconLink | size = 25 | Pin Down Icon.png | Pinned (Condition) | Pin Down }} {{Duration|1}}
<!--{{Condition | Pinned | duration = 1|}}-->
{{DamageInfo|3d10+6|type=Piercing}}
}}


=== {{IconText | Generic Utility Icon.png | Reposition Malefactor}} ===
{{TooltipBox| {{SAI| Reposition Malefactor}} |image=Reposition Malefactor.webp|w=100|
Pull a miscreant towards you for more thorough correction.<br>
Pulls the target close to the Hellfire Watcher.
{{Description | Pull a miscreant towards you for more thorough correction.}}
{{Action}}<br>
{{Action}}<br>
{{SavingThrow|DEX}}<br>
{{SavingThrow|DEX}}<br>
{{Range|m=14|ft=46}}<br>
{{Range|m=14|ft=45}}<br>
{{DamageInfo|3d8|type=Bludgeoning}}<br>
{{DamageInfo|3d8|type=Bludgeoning}}
}}


=== {{IconText | GenericIcon DamageType Fire.png | Hellfire Exhaust}} ===
{{TooltipBox| {{SAI| Hellfire Exhaust}} |image=Generic Fire.webp|w=100|
Vent a gout of hellfire from your engine. Any already [[Burning (Condition)|Burning]] creature caught in the blast take an extra {{DamageText|3-24|Fire}} damage.<br>
In front of itself, the Hellfire Watcher spews a cone of fire. Any target caught in the cone will take Fire damage. Extra damage is dealt to targets who are [[Burning (Condition)|Burning]]. This attack ignores {{Resistance|Fire|resistant|20px}}resistance and {{Resistance|Fire|immune|17px}}immunity to Fire damage. Target will still take half damage on a successful {{SavingThrow|DEX}}.
{{Description | Vent a gout of hellfire from your engine. Any already Burning creature caught in the blast take an extra 3-24 Fire damage. Hellfire ignores resistance and immunity to Fire damage.}}
{{Action}}<br>
{{Action}}<br>
{{SavingThrow|DEX}}<br>
{{SavingThrow|DEX}}<br>
{{AOE | radius | m = 3 | ft = 9 }}<br>
{{AOE | radius | m = 3 | ft = 10 }}<br>
{{DamageInfo|3d8|type=Fire| save = Dexterity | save effect = half }}
{{DamageInfo|3d8|type=Fire| save = Dexterity | save effect = half }}
{{DamageInfo|3d8|type=Fire | con = yes }}
{{DamageInfo|3d8|type=Fire | con = yes }}
Hellfire ignores {{Resistance|Fire|resistant}}resistance and {{Resistance|Fire|immune}}immunity to Fire damage.
}}


=== {{IconText | PassiveFeature Failsafe Protocol.png | Self-Detonate}} ===
{{TooltipBox| {{SAI|Self-Detonate}} |image=Generic Explosion.webp|w=100|
Explode in a burst of raging hellfire - eliminate all nearby wrongdoers.<br>
Characters close to the Hellfire Watcher are caught in an explosion. The Watcher is in the center. This attack ignores {{Resistance|Fire|resistant|20px}}resistance and {{Resistance|Fire|immune|17px}}immunity to Fire damage. Target will still take half damage on a successful {{SavingThrow|DEX}}.
{{Description | Explode in a burst of raging hellfire - eliminate all nearby wrongdoers. Hellfire ignores resistance and immunity to Fire damage.}}
{{SavingThrow|DEX}}<br>
{{SavingThrow|DEX}}<br>
{{DamageInfo|4d12+26|type=Fire| save = Dexterity | save effect = half }}
{{DamageInfo|4d12+26|type=Fire| save = Dexterity | save effect = half }}
Hellfire ignores {{Resistance|Fire|resistant}}resistance and {{Resistance|Fire|immune}}immunity to Fire damage.
}}


== Related Quests ==
=== Tactician ===
* [[Get Gortash's Netherstone]]
On Tactician difficulty, Steel Watchers have different resistances:
* [[Disable the Steel Watch]]
* New resistances: {{Resistance|Piercing|double}}{{Resistance|Fire|double}}
* The watchers also lose their {{DamageType|Lightning}} damage vulnerability.
 
===Notes===


== Noteable Loot ==
*Grants 510 experience when killed.
{{RarityItem|Infernal Iron}}


== Notes ==
=== Gallery ===
* When a Hellfire Watcher is about to die it will self-destruct as a result of the passive feature [[Failsafe Protocol]]. The explosion will deal {{DamageText|4d12+26|Fire}} damage{{verify}} in an area around the Watcher. The fire damage will penetrate immunities and resistances. A {{SavingThrow|Dexterity}} can be made to receive half the damage dealt.
<gallery heights="250">
* During the quest [[Disable the Steel Watch]], several [[Hellfire Watchers]] and a special [[Steel Watcher Titan]] can be found in [[Steel Watch Foundry]].
Steel Watcher Model.png|Ingame model.
* {{Blur|[[Karlach]]'s heart is a prototype engine for the Steel Watchers.}}
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Latest revision as of 06:50, 2 April 2024

Hellfire Watcher
Level 11
Voiced byPieter Lawman
Information
RaceSteel Watcher
FactionGortash
Stats
SizeLarge
TypeConstruct
Armour Class16
Hit points
  • 206 (Balanced)
  • 267 (Tactician)
Movement speed18 m (60 ft)
Weight750 kg (1500 lb)
Initiative+6
Ability scores
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
18
(+4)		22
(+6)		18
(+4)		6
(-2)		10
(0)		10
(0)
Proficiency bonus+4
Saving throws
  • Str +4
  • Dex +10
  • Con +8
  • Int -2
  • Wis 0
  • Cha 0
Resistances
ImmunePoison, Psychic
VulnerableLightning
Non-Magical Resistances
ResistantBludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Features
Agile Chassis Agile Chassis
Advantage on dexterity saving throws and an additional 9m/30ft movement speed.
Darkvision Darkvision
Can attack creatures in the dark without disadvantage, up to a range of 12 m (40 ft).
Failsafe Protocol Failsafe Protocol
After losing a significant amount of Hit Points, this creature will begin a Self-Detonation protocol to eliminate all nearby threats.
Immutable Form Immutable Form
Creature's form cannot be altered, +5 to saving throws against spells that remove it from this plane.
Opportunity Attack Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Magic Resistance Magic Resistance
Advantage on saving throws against spells.
Perfect Sentry Perfect Sentry
Cannot be surprised.


Citizen missing. Investigating.
—  Hellfire Watcher

Hellfire Watchers are a type of Steel Watcher found in Steel Watch Foundry in Baldur's Gate. They are similar to Steel Watchers except they have a few additional attacks.

Related Quests[edit | edit source]

Noteable Loot[edit | edit source]

Infernal Iron

Attacks and Abilities[edit | edit source]

Each Hellfire Watcher wields a Watcher Greatsword or a Heavy Crossbow akin to Hellfire Engine Crossbow. The weapon does not drop when the Steel Watcher dies.

Hellfire Watchers are immune to becoming:
Prone Prone
Blinded Blinded
Frightened Frightened
Charmed Charmed
Surprised Surprised
Poisoned Poisoned

Main Hand Attack.webp
Main Hand Attack Main Hand Attack

Despite being a melee attack, this attack has a range. The Hellfire Watcher strikes the ground, anyone standing in the affected line risks being hit. Targets hit will be knocked Prone and Maimed.

Description Icon.png
Strike with a colossal blade to knock the target Prone and Maim them.

Action
Attack roll
 Range: 3 m / 10 ft
Prone Prone Duration: 1 turn
Maimed Maimed Duration: 2 turns

D12 Slashing.png 3d12 + 4 (7~40) Damage TypesSlashing damage
Ranged Attack.webp
Debilitating Shot Debilitating Shot

A ranged attack used by a Hellfire Watcher wielding a crossbow.

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

Action
Attack roll
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Pin Down Pin Down Duration: 1 turn

D10 Piercing.png 3d10 + 6 (9~36) Damage TypesPiercing damage
Reposition Malefactor.webp

Pulls the target close to the Hellfire Watcher.

Description Icon.png
Pull a miscreant towards you for more thorough correction.

Action
Dexterity saving throw
 Range: 14 m / 45 ft

D8 Bludgeoning.png 3d8 (3~24) Damage TypesBludgeoning damage
Generic Fire.webp

In front of itself, the Hellfire Watcher spews a cone of fire. Any target caught in the cone will take Fire damage. Extra damage is dealt to targets who are Burning. This attack ignores Resistant to non-magical Fireresistance and Immune to all Fireimmunity to Fire damage. Target will still take half damage on a successful Dexterity saving throw.

Description Icon.png
Vent a gout of hellfire from your engine. Any already Burning creature caught in the blast take an extra 3-24 Fire damage. Hellfire ignores resistance and immunity to Fire damage.

Action
Dexterity saving throw
AoE: 3 m / 10 ft (Radius)

D8 Fire.png 3d8 (3~24) Damage TypesFire damage (Dexterity save to halve)
D8 Fire.png 3d8 (3~24) Damage TypesFire damage (conditional)
Generic Explosion.webp

Characters close to the Hellfire Watcher are caught in an explosion. The Watcher is in the center. This attack ignores Resistant to non-magical Fireresistance and Immune to all Fireimmunity to Fire damage. Target will still take half damage on a successful Dexterity saving throw.

Description Icon.png
Explode in a burst of raging hellfire - eliminate all nearby wrongdoers. Hellfire ignores resistance and immunity to Fire damage.

Dexterity saving throw

D12 Fire.png 4d12 + 26 (30~74) Damage TypesFire damage (Dexterity save to halve)

Tactician[edit | edit source]

On Tactician difficulty, Steel Watchers have different resistances:

  • New resistances: Resistant to all PiercingResistant to all Fire
  • The watchers also lose their Damage TypesLightning damage vulnerability.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Grants 510 experience when killed.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Ingame model.

    Ingame model.

See also[edit | edit source]

List of all Steel Watchers

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