Crystal guardian

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For a list of all constructs, see list of constructs.

crystal guardian 9
HP	39-80
HD	16
XP	1108
Speed	10
AC	20
EV	0
Will	Immune
Attack1	38 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rF+++ rC+++ rElec+++ rPois+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Brainless
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Large
Type	golem, crystal guardian
Flags	See invisible Unbreathing Speaks Artificial

An intricate animated statue made of heavily ensorcelled crystal that is immune to most forms of magic. The spells which created it are so powerful that even flesh may start to crystalize around any fragments that become embedded in it - leaving its foes brittle and vulnerable.

Useful Info

Crystal guardians are moderately durable golems capable of launching powerful bolts of fire or cold damage at anything they encounter. These bolts are unusual in that they can bounce off any surface. Crystal guardians can be found in the Depths, the Vaults, the Elven Halls, the Abyss, the Desolation of Salt, and some vaults.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1	Crystallizing Shot (2d24)	Magical flag

Tips & Tricks

• Lee's Rapid Deconstruction will obliterate them and mangle everything standing nearby. Other Earth Magic or pure Conjurations spells are rather effective as well. Hexes and other elemental schools of magic are completely useless against them, however.
• Their bolts can deal heavy fire or cold damage (randomly selected each casting), and they bounce off any wall. Bring appropriate resistances, and don't face them with your back to a wall unless you want to double their damage output through multizaps.
• Their EV is even worse than other golems. Bolt of Inaccuracy will make fairly short work of them.

History

Crystal guardians were added in 0.14, replacing crystal golems.