Steel Watcher (creature)

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

Steel Watcher

In-game
Portrait

Voiced by

Pieter Lawman

Faction

Gortash

Stats

Size

Large

Type

Construct

Race

Steel Watcher

Balanced Difficulty Stats

Level

11

HP

206

AC

16

Initiative

+6

Proficiency

+4

Movement

18 m (60 ft)

Weight

750 kg (1500 lb)

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	22 (+6)	18 (+4)	6 (-2)	10 (0)	10 (0)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+4	+10	+8	-2	0	0

Resistances ^(info)

Features

Agile Chassis
Advantage on DEX saves and + 9 m / 30 ft movement.
Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 12 m / 40 ft.
Failsafe Protocol
After losing a significant amount of Hit Points, this creature will begin a Self-Detonation protocol to eliminate all nearby threats. If it dies, it instantly detonates.
Immutable Form
Immune to form-altering spells. +5 on saving throws against Banishment-type spells.
Magic Resistance
Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Perfect Sentry
Cannot be surprised.

Tactician Difficulty Stats

Level

11

HP

267

AC

16

Initiative

+6

Proficiency

+4

Movement

18 m (60 ft)

Weight

750 kg (1500 lb)

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	22 (+6)	18 (+4)	6 (-2)	10 (0)	10 (0)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+4	+10	+8	-2	0	0

Resistances ^(info)

Features

Agile Chassis
Advantage on DEX saves and + 9 m / 30 ft movement.
Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 12 m / 40 ft.
Failsafe Protocol
After losing a significant amount of Hit Points, this creature will begin a Self-Detonation protocol to eliminate all nearby threats. If it dies, it instantly detonates.
Immutable Form
Immune to form-altering spells. +5 on saving throws against Banishment-type spells.
Magic Resistance
Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Perfect Sentry
Cannot be surprised.

“

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

„

— Steel Watcher

Overview[edit | edit source]

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

Combat[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.

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Immunities[edit | edit source]

Steel Watchers are immune to the following conditions:

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

Defeating a Steel Watcher inflicts the party with Pursuit Protocol for 20 turns.
As of Patch #6, a Steel Watcher with the Wet (Condition) won't gain Vulnerability to Lightning in Tactician or Honour Mode. It still becomes Vulnerable to Cold

External links[edit | edit source]

Steel watcher on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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