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{{CharacterInfo
{{Infobox character
<!-- Interior -->
|title =
|name = Steel Watcher
|image = [[File:Steel 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 =
{{PAS|Agile Chassis}}
{{PAS|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision}}
{{PAS|Failsafe Protocol}}
{{PAS|Immutable Form}}
{{PAS|Magic Resistance}}
{{PAS|Opportunity Attack}}
{{PAS|Perfect Sentry}}


<!-- Exterior -->
| name = Steel Watcher
|location = [[Rivington]],[[Baldur's Gate]]
| faction = [[Gortash]]
|faction =
| image = Steel 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 = double
| 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 = double
| 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 =  
}}
}}
}}
{{Hatnote|''This page is for the Steel Watcher creature. For the race, see [[Steel Watcher|Steel Watcher]].''}}
{{Hatnote|''This page is for the Steel Watcher creature. For the race, see [[Steel Watcher|Steel Watcher]].''}}
{{Q|I am a Steel Watcher, citizen. Here to serve the people of Baldur's Gate in the name of Lord Envor Gortash.|Steel Watcher}}
{{Q|I am a Steel Watcher, citizen. Here to serve the people of Baldur's Gate in the name of Lord Enver Gortash.|Steel Watcher}}
'''Steel Watchers''' are NPCs mainly found in the city of [[Baldur's Gate]]. They were invented by [[Enver Gortash|Gortash]] in an attempt to control the city. Steel Watchers are characterized by their imposing size and ability to self-destruct.
'''Steel Watchers''' are NPCs mainly found in the city of [[Baldur's Gate]]. They were invented by [[Enver Gortash|Gortash]] in an attempt to control the city. Steel Watchers are characterized by their imposing size and ability to self-destruct.


== Notable loot ==
== Notable loot ==
{{MdRarityItem|Infernal Iron}}
 
* {{RarityItem|Enriched Infernal Iron}}
* {{RarityItem|Infernal Iron}}


== Related quests ==
== Related quests ==
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== Attacks and abilities ==
== Attacks and abilities ==
Each Steel Watcher wields a {{SmItemIcon | Watcher Greatsword}} or a [[Watcher Crossbow]]. The weapon does not drop when the Steel Watcher dies.  
Each Steel Watcher wields a {{SmItemIcon | Watcher Greatsword}} or a {{RarityItem|Watcher Crossbow}}. The weapon does not drop when the Steel Watcher dies, but can be disarmed.  


Steel Watchers are immune to the following conditions:
Steel Watchers are immune to the following conditions:
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*{{cond| Poisoned }}
*{{cond| Poisoned }}


{{TooltipBox|  {{IconText | Target MainHandAttack.png | Main Hand Attack }} |image=Target MainHandAttack.png|w=100|
=== Tactician ===
Despite being a melee attack, this attack has a range. The Steel 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]].
On Tactician difficulty, Steel Watchers have different resistances:
{{Description | Strike with a colossal blade to knock the target Prone and Maim them.}}
* New resistances: {{Resistance|Piercing|double}}{{Resistance|Fire|double}}
{{Action}}<br>
* The watchers also lose their {{DamageType|Lightning}} damage vulnerability.
{{Attack Roll}}<br>
 
{{Range|m=3|ft=10}}<br>
 
{{SmIconLink | size = 25 | Prone Condition Icon.webp | Prone }} {{Duration|1}}<br>
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Watcher Greatsword}}
{{SmIconLink | size = 25 | Crippled Condition Icon.webp | Maimed (Condition) | Maimed }} {{Duration|2}}
 
{{DamageInfo | 3d12+4 | type = Slashing}}
{{Feature box|Debilitating Shot|item=Watcher Crossbow}}
}}


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


{{TooltipBox| {{IconText | Generic Control.webp | Reprimand}} |image=Generic Control.webp|w=100|
{{Feature box|Self-Detonate}}
A melee unarmed attack used by a Steel Watcher that has been disarmed.
{{Description | A pacifying strike that knocks the target Prone.}}
{{Action}}<br>
{{Saving Throw|STR|dc=17}}<br>
{{Range|m=3|ft=10}}<br>
{{SmIconLink | size = 25 | Prone Condition Icon.png | Prone (Condition) | Prone }} {{Duration|1}}
{{DamageInfo|3d8+5|type=Bludgeoning}}
}}


{{TooltipBox| {{SAI| Self-Detonate}} |image=PassiveFeature Failsafe Protocol.png|w=100|
== Notes ==
Characters close to the Steel 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}}.
* Defeating a Steel Watcher inflicts the party with {{cond|Pursuit Protocol}} for 20 turns.
{{Description | Explode in a burst of raging hellfire - eliminate all nearby wrongdoers. Hellfire ignores resistance and immunity to Fire damage.}}
{{SavingThrow|DEX}}<br>
{{DamageInfo|4d12+26|type=Fire| save = Dexterity | save effect = half }}
* NOTE: this is the in-game tooltip, but testing shows this is wrong. Both fire resistance and immunity apply normally to the fire damage of the detonation. (see discussion page)
}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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<gallery heights="200px" widths="200" mode="packed">
Steel Watcher Ranged.png|Ranged Steel Watcher
Steel Watcher Ranged.png|Ranged Steel Watcher
Steel Watcher Model.png|Ingame model.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 09:55, 28 April 2024

Steel 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.
This page is for the Steel Watcher creature. For the race, see Steel Watcher.
I am a Steel Watcher, citizen. Here to serve the people of Baldur's Gate in the name of Lord Enver Gortash.
— Steel Watcher

Steel Watchers are NPCs mainly found in the city of Baldur's Gate. They were invented by Gortash in an attempt to control the city. Steel Watchers are characterized by their imposing size and ability to self-destruct.

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

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.

Steel Watchers are immune to the following conditions:

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.


Main Hand Attack.webp
Normal weapon damage

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Ranged Attack.webp
D10 Piercing.png 3d10 (3~30) Damage TypesPiercing damage

Fire a hefty ballista bolt that may Pinned Down Pin Down the target.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Generic Control.webp
Reprimand Reprimand ()
D8 Bludgeoning.png 3d8 (3~24) Damage TypesBludgeoning damage

A pacifying strike that knocks the target Prone Prone.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Generic Explosion.webp
D12 Fire.png 4d12 + 26 (30~74) Damage TypesFire damage

Explode in a burst of raging hellfire - eliminate all nearby wrongdoers.
DEX Save
 Range: Self

Notes[edit | edit source]

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

See also[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Ranged Steel Watcher

    Ranged Steel Watcher

  • Ingame model.

    Ingame model.

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