Pelagic Guardian

Pelagic Guardian
Enemy Type		Eldritch
Size		Average
Actions per round
Stats
Variation		Pelagic Guardian	Pelagic Bulwark	Pelagic Champion
HP		25	36	51
HP (Stygian/Bloodmoon)		30	44	62
Dodge		0%	8.75%	22.5%
Protection		33%	50%	50%
Speed		0	1	2
Stealth		None	None	None
Resistances
Stun		25%	45%	70%
Blight		10%	30%	55%
Bleed		60%	80%	105%
Debuff		10%	30%	55%
Move		50%	70%	95%

Pelagic Guardians are enemies that appear in the Cove. Unlike its seafolk brethren who resemble pirahnas, the Pelagic Guardian resembles an octopus, standing on several of its tentacles. Like the Bone Defender, the Pelagic Guardian carries a shield that gives it outstanding resilience, and it can use this to its advantage by guarding its allies.

Behavior

The Pelagic Guardian is an Eldritch type that appears in the Cove. These grueling adversaries will almost always guard an ally before taking any other action, ensuring their pelagic brethren that they may inflict both physical and psychological horrors upon their enemies from behind the safety of their abyssal defender. This, combined with its high protect and health, make it a nuisance that cannot be ignored, and should be dealt with by inflicting Blight or Marking for increased damage.

Octocestus does not do much damage, but does inflict bleed. The Plague Doctor's ability to cure bleed, inflict blight, and stun a guarding Guardian make her invaluable against this type of foe.

The Shieldbreaker is a great counter for the Guardian as her Pierce goes through his protections, and her Puncture breaks his guard (and prevents him from guarding the punctured enemy for two turns). She can also take advantage of his low Blight resist with Adder's Kiss or Captivate.

Abilities

Apprentice Level
Skill Name	Range	Rank	Target	Accuracy	Crit Chance	Damage	Effect (Target)	Effect (Self)	Notes
Octocestus	Melee	1, 2, 3, 4.	1, 2.	77.5%	6%	3-5	100% Bleed 2	No Effect
Barnacle Barrier	Support	1, 2, 3, 4.	1, 2, 3, 4 (allies).				Guard Ally	Buff: +25% PROT

Veteran Level
Skill Name	Range	Rank	Target	Accuracy	Crit Chance	Damage	Effect (Target)	Effect (Self)	Notes
Octocestus	Melee	1, 2, 3.	1, 2.	83.75%	11%	3-7	120% Bleed 2	No Effect
Barnacle Barrier	Support	1, 2, 3, 4.	1, 2, 3, 4 (allies).				Guard Ally	Buff: +25% PROT

Champion Level
Skill Name	Range	Rank	Target	Accuracy	Crit Chance	Damage	Effect (Target)	Effect (Self)	Notes
Octocestus	Melee	1, 2, 3.	1, 2.	98%	12%	5-11	140% Bleed 4	No Effect
Barnacle Barrier	Support	1, 2, 3, 4.	1, 2, 3, 4 (allies).				Guard Ally	Buff: +25% PROT

Gallery

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  Pelagic Guardian's combat animation

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  Pelagic Guardian using Octocestus

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  Pelagic Guardian using Barnacle Barrier

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  Pelagic Guardian defending

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  Pelagic Guardian's corpse

Related Enemies

Cove: The Pelagics

• Pelagic Grouper
• Pelagic Shaman
• Sea Maggot
• Deep Stinger
• Uca Major

Bosses

• Siren

Cove: The Drowned

• Drowned Thrall
• Squiffy Ghast

Bosses

• Drowned Crew
• Drowned Anchorman