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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 =
{{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 = 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 =  
}}
}}
{{NoExcerpt|''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}}
 
{{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 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.
== Attacks and Abilities ==
Each Steel 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. Steel Watchers are immune to becoming:<br>
{{SmIconLink | Prone Condition Icon.webp | Prone (Condition) | Prone }}<br>
{{SmIconLink | Blinded Condition Icon.webp | Blinded (Condition) | Blind }}<br>
{{SmIconLink | Frightened Condition Icon.webp | Frightened (Condition) | Frightened }}<br>
{{SmIconLink | Charmed Condition Icon.webp | Charmed (Condition) | Charmed }}<br>
{{SmIconLink | Surprised Condition Icon.webp | Surprised (Condition) | Surprised }}<br>
{{SmIconLink | Poisoned Condition Icon.webp | Poisoned (Condition) | Poisoned }}
=== {{IconText | Target MainHandAttack.png | Main Hand Attack }}===
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]].
{{Description | Strike with a colossal blade to knock the target Prone and Maim them.}}
{{Action}}<br>
{{Attack Roll}}<br>
{{Range|m=3|ft=10}}<br>
{{SmIconLink | size = 25 | Prone Condition Icon.webp | Prone }} {{Duration|1}}<br>
{{SmIconLink | size = 25 | Crippled Condition Icon.webp | Maimed (Condition) | Maimed }} {{Duration|2}}
{{DamageInfo | 3d12+4 | type = Slashing}}


=== {{IconText | Projectile MainHandAttack.png | Debilitating Shot}} ===
== Notable loot ==
A ranged attack used by a Steel Watcher using a crossbow.
 
{{Description | Fire a hefty ballista bolt that may Pin Down the target.}}
* {{RarityItem|Enriched Infernal Iron}}
{{Action}}<br>
* {{RarityItem|Infernal Iron}}
{{Attack Roll}}<br>
 
{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}<br>
== Related quests ==
{{SmIconLink | size = 25 | Pin Down Icon.png | Pinned (Condition) | Pin Down }} {{Duration|1}}
* [[Get Gortash's Netherstone]]
{{DamageInfo|3d10+6|type=Piercing}}
* [[Disable the Steel Watch]]
 
== Attacks and abilities ==
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:
*{{cond| Prone }}
*{{cond| Blinded }}
*{{cond| Frightened }}
*{{cond| Charmed }}
*{{cond| Surprised }}
*{{cond| Poisoned }}
 
=== Tactician ===
On Tactician difficulty, Steel Watchers have different resistances:
* New resistances: {{Resistance|Piercing|double}}{{Resistance|Fire|double}}
* The watchers also lose their {{DamageType|Lightning}} damage vulnerability.
 


=== {{IconText | Generic Utility Icon.png | Reposition Malefactor}} ===
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Watcher Greatsword}}
Pulls the target close to the Steel Watcher.
{{Description | Pull a miscreant towards you for more thorough correction.}}
{{Action}}<br>
{{SavingThrow|DEX}}<br>
{{Range|m=14|ft=45}}<br>
{{DamageInfo|3d8|type=Bludgeoning}}


=== {{IconText | PassiveFeature Failsafe Protocol.png | Self-Detonate}} ===
{{Feature box|Debilitating Shot|item=Watcher Crossbow}}
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}}.
{{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 }}


== Noteable Loot ==
{{Feature box|Reprimand}}
{{RarityItem|Infernal Iron}}


== Related Quests ==
{{Feature box|Self-Detonate}}
* [[Get Gortash's Netherstone]]
* [[Disable the Steel Watch]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* When a Steel 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.
* Defeating a Steel Watcher inflicts the party with {{cond|Pursuit Protocol}} for 20 turns.
* Steel Watchers are immune to {{IconLink | Prone Condition Icon.png | Prone }}
* During the quest [[Disable the Steel Watch]], several [[Hellfire Watchers]] and a special [[Steel Watcher Titan]] can be found in [[Steel Watch Foundry]].
* {{Blur|[[Karlach]]'s heart is a prototype engine for the Steel Watchers.}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
[[:Category:Steel Watchers|List of all Steel Watchers]]
* [[:Category:Steel Watchers|List of all Steel Watchers]]


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery heights="200px" widths="200" mode="nolines">
<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>


[[Category:Steel Watchers]]
[[Category:Steel Watchers]]
[[Category:Constructs]]
[[Category:Constructs]]
[[Category:Creatures]]
{{NavCreatures}}
{{NavCreatures}}

Latest revision as of 09:55, 28 April 2024

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.

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

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.


Normal weapon damage

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
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
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
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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